Does your child seem more anxious, overwhelmed or avoidant as exams approach?

In this episode, I unpack what exam stress really looks like, and why revision season is often the peak point for overwhelm. Because it’s not just about workload. It’s about uncertainty, comparison and the mental toll of trying to “get it all done.”

You’ll learn why students overestimate what they can achieve in a day, why they avoid doing exam questions (even when they know they should) and how simple routines can dramatically reduce cognitive stress. I’ll also share the trap of comparing progress to others and how to help your child tune out the noise and focus on their own academic journey.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What academic stress really is and why it builds during the revision phase

✅ How the planning fallacy tricks students into overloading their schedule

✅ The science behind why retrieval practice is hard and why that’s precisely what deepens learning

✅ Why rest, rhythm and routine aren’t just helpful, but essential for learning

✅ How to help your child resist comparison and focus on what actually works

Whether your child is feeling the pressure already or you’re anticipating a stressful few weeks ahead, this episode will give you the insight and tools to support them effectively.

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