Exam Anxiety: Helping your teen to cope

The discussion focuses on understanding and supporting teenagers dealing with exam stress, anxiety, and pressure. Dr. Han provides practical advice on managing stress by identifying belief, skills, and knowledge gaps. The conversation also covers the importance of communication, creating healthy study habits, and fostering resilience and confidence in teenagers. The episode emphasizes the need for parents to support their children in becoming independent and resilient adults while maintaining a positive relationship with schools.

Highlights

• Dr. Maryhan discusses the impact of exam stress on teenagers and their families.
• The importance of identifying belief, skills, and knowledge gaps in managing stress.
• Strategies for creating healthy study habits and time management skills.
• The role of parents in fostering independence and resilience in their children.
• Addressing the pressure teenagers face from school environments and societal expectations.
• The significance of validating and acknowledging children's unique strengths and skills.

Quotes

• "Stress is a mismatch between what's being asked of them and what they think they can manage."
• "Our role as parents is to raise independent adults."
• "Everything is fixable; it's not the end of the world."

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