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Coach your teen confidently through exam challenges
Whether you are a parent, educator or senior leader, no doubt you are asking yourself the question right now as to - how can we emotionally support our students and children to cope with the pressure of exams, particularly in these challenging times?
A pressurised work environment not only creates stress for many students but also leads to problems with sleep, work, focus as well as memory and recall. In this article, we will look at five top tips to help you best support those in your care and learn how a combined coaching and wellbeing approach can help students to not just survive, but in fact, to thrive and flourish during the tough exam season.
What I Learned from Two Decades of Living Alongside Teenagers
If you live with teenagers, you’ll know this: they rarely open up when you ask them to. The truth comes late at night, just as you’re craving sleep and they’re coming alive — when their guard drops and the real conversations begin.
For more than twenty years, I’ve been part of those late-night moments — first as a teacher and boarding housemistress, then as a mother of teenage girls. In schools across the UK and Switzerland, I’ve shared quiet kitchens and tearful corridors with hundreds of teenagers. And those moments have taught me more about the teenage years — and about motherhood — than any training course ever could.
Support your teen to have a smooth start back to school
Starting a new school year can be a mix of excitement and nerves for students. To help ensure a smooth transition, here are 8 practical tips to make the first week back as smooth and strong as possible:
Open Up the Conversation: Before school starts, have a chat with them. Ask them what they’re looking forward to and what’s on their mind. Share what you found daunting at their age and still do now in your professional life. This helps them know they are not alone in their emotions and to voice their feelings, setting the stage for a supportive start.