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Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
A Journey with Your Child
~Preparation for PSLE~
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
PSLE Year
A challenging journey Transition into early adolescence Preparing and sitting for a National
Examination
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
You & Your Child
Your feelings: Anxiety Worry Tension Helplessness Hopeful Disbelief
Your child: May seem
indifferent but deep down, they may experience these feelings as well
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
What is Stress in Children?
Stress is any kind of pressure that affects the child in daily life.
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Is Stress Always Negative?
Too Little Stress Bored Lethargic Passive Indifferent
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Too Much Stress Lack of concentration Mental blockade Irritable Low self-esteem Fear Anxiety Physical symptoms Strained relationship
Is Stress Always Negative?
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Optimum Stress Happy Confident Enjoy Challenges
Is Stress Always Negative?
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
How I can help my child cope with Study Stress
Plan a study schedule Create a conducive study environment
Free from distractions Good lighting Proper ventilation Proper furniture Sufficient study materials and stationeries
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Develop your child’s body and mind to cope with stress Regular exercise Balanced and nutritious meals Sufficient rest
How I can help my child cope with Study Stress
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Ensure your child completes his homework daily Priority should be given to homework;
revision can be factored in after homework is complete
Listen to your child Take him seriously when he says he
cannot do his homework Work closely with your child’s teacher
How I can help my child cope with Study Stress
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Possible Challenge on this journey: Digital Distraction Spend hours playing on video games Virtually on face book even on school
days and nights Frequent instant mobile phone
messaging with peers Going on the Internet
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Consequences of Digital Distraction
Take longer time to do their work Lose concentration and focus Develop unhealthy lifestyles Strain relationships Lack of self-control to favor digital
gadgets over school work
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
How do I draw my child away from the Digital World? Provide your child with alternative
activities Execute tight restrictions on games -
actions must be consistent with words Engage support to address your concern
with your child
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
A Balanced Parenting Style on this Journey Set boundaries with
your child State what is
expected of them clearly
State the consequences of acting otherwise
Consistent parenting
Be patient Be caring Be supportive Give
encouragement Listen to them Be sensitive
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Conclusion
It is the start of a journey – towards P6 and beyond
Encourage your child to develop sense of independence, security and confidence on this journey
Care
Responsibility
Respect
Integrity
Loyalty
Passion
Thank You