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THE exam time is upon us. That’s right year 12 exams are about to start and the period your son or daughter is simply a number is almost over.

Here are 5 tips to see you through the exam period

1. Ensure your student gets enough sleep and balances off with some physical activity. Understand they will be demanding, tired, moody, frustrated and for this period only, you can tolerate that.
2. Maintain a study environment that gets the best out of your student; if that is keeping quiet, or having music playing then so be it. This is their time to shine, their time to actually show you just how determined they are to get what exactly they want, so for the short term, let them go!
3. Serve brain and energy food such as fresh fruit and vegetables rather than stodgy starched foods.  Keep caffeine products to a minimum as they will generate an artificial high.
4. Screen away all non exam related issues so the student radar keeps focussed on the job at hand. But keep in mind they will need a break from time to time – let them go and see friends or simply go shopping, as long as they stick to the study routine.
5. Keep well wishes to a minimum. Even though they are meant well they add unwanted pressure to the student to achieve their number. Working and studying hard is no guarantee for success, but without it you are guaranteed to fail.

The team at Careernav wish you all the best and good luck for your exams.

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