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Here in the Philippines, March is usually the last month of the school year. Most students are now rushing their projects, preparing for the final examination, or even for the graduation. Unfortunately, some parents think that stress is only for adults and children do not feel them.

Well, if you’re one of them then I suppose this post is for you. This will give you tips on how to help your children cope up with school stress. This does not only apply to high school students, but also to college as well as to grade school pupils.


Have an organized room

Older children do not have an organized room at home, and parents are being scolded when they arrange their things. They do not realize that it is one of the reasons why they have school stress, since simply looking for textbook may require them a lot of time. Therefore, parents should learn how motivate them and letting their children understand the benefit of an organized room is a good start. For young students, you can start teaching them by playing with them while fixing their room.

Have an easy access to school calendar

Having an easy access to school calendar will be a big help for your child to prepare for his projects and other school activities. You can post it on their room, refrigerator doors or where both of you can easily see it. As a parent, you can also ask him about the status of each project and help him in any way you can. However, seeing the school calendar everyday may add stress to your child so you must be there to guide him.

Facing human factors

Terror teachers and bullying classmates are some of the human factors in school that add school stress to your children. Some children lose their focus on their studies because of them, but they hide them from their parents. Actually, parents should know the teachers and classmates during the first week of the school. But in case you missed them, ask your child about his problems in school instead of getting mad at him when his grades are low. However, be calm when you talk with the school authorities.

Provide moral support

Some parents did not even finish high school but it does not mean they cannot provide moral support to their children. Giving moral support is more of a parent’s instinct and cannot be learned from school, so don’t feel insecure about it. If you don’t understand what your child is talking about, be honest to him and ask him to explain it further. What is important is that you are willing to help him based on your capabilities. Ensuring him that he can do it is more than enough as a moral support.

Facing financial problem

My daughter has a 5-month pending bills on her tuition fee, and I just make a promissory note so that she can take the exams. However, I always tell her not to be bothered and I will work harder to pay them. If you’re in the same situation, don’t show to your child that you are affected. Let her focus on her studies and ask her to use the financial problem as an inspiration to study harder. This can also help your child be aware about the value of money.

Unfortunately, some parents are too busy working and have no time for the school activities of their children. They hire tutors and depend on them completely. There’s nothing wrong with hiring tutors but parents should still have the hands-on job on their child’s school needs.

Lastly, parents should know who really they are working hard for.


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