Stress is hitting millions of families as young people across the country are worrying about their forthcoming exams.<\/p>\n
Last year, ChildLine took 5897 phone calls from children and young people, worrying about the pressure the exams were placing on them.<\/p>\n
Head of ChildLine Sue Minto \u00a0says: “The exam period can be a very stressful and anxious time for young people. We hear from lots of young people each year who are anxious, worried or panicking about their exams and revision. We want to let them know that they are not alone and that ChildLine is here to listen to them.\u201d<\/p>\n
To help cope with the pressure, ChildLine recommends following some basic advice they have put together to help overcome pre-exam nerves.<\/p>\n
And, their phonelines are always open for those who need to talk.<\/p>\n
Make sure you take regular breaks from revising and do some exercise<\/p>\n
Go to bed at a reasonable time and try and get some sleep<\/p>\n
Getting a good night\u2019s sleep will help you much more than trying to revise all night \u2013 you will just end up very tired the next day<\/p>\n
Try to think positively \u2013 even if you don\u2019t feel like it, a positive attitude will help you during your revision<\/p>\n
Take some water into the test\u00a0with you, if you can.\u00a0Keeping hydrated by drinking water will help you concentrate.<\/p>\n
ChildLine is also advising parents not to put their children under any unnecessary pressure to reach certain grades. They are also encouraging parents to relax on chores and to make sure children take regular breaks and exercise.<\/p>\n
The ChildLine website also has a \u2018Beat exam stress\u2019 section for children and young people to visit.<\/p>\n
ChildLine\u2019s free confidential helpline is: 0800 11 11 or visit: www.childline.org.uk<\/p>\n
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