Is that time of the year again, when exams come around and everyone in the family gets highly strung and stressed out. For the children, these can manifest in the form of constant fatigue, forgetfulness, mood swings, and even physically as stomach cramps and tension headaches.
The stress cannot be fully avoided, but you can help manage the levels by ensuring your children get the right nutrition and also by making certain lifestyle changes, say nutritionist Pooja Vig and health coach Bonnie Rogers, both certified in functional medicine from The Nutrition Clinic.
NO COMPROMISE ON SLEEP
Allowing for enough rest and down time is as crucial as revision time, says Bonnie. “Sleep is crucial and I often see so many children not getting enough, especially during exam time,” she says. And when they do get some shut-eye, they find it hard to “stay asleep”.
“Sleep is crucial for focus! It’s easy for children to get caught up and feel like they don’t have the time to have a break, but as parents this should be your role to ensure they are getting enough balance when it comes to sleep and restoration,” says Bonnie.
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