What I do to try to reduce stress during my kids exams. I originally wrote this article two years ago just before both of my daughters embarked on their exams. I thought I'd republish it today, as we nudge closer to the official start of GCSE and A Level exams. I'm sharing it again for anyone who needs a few ideas on how to maintain a calm household during these next few weeks. These tips will also work for uni students taking end of year exams and primary school pupils takin

As the parent of a teenager currently taking their GCSE exams I would love to be able to wave a magic wand to remove their feelings of stress, tiredness and overwhelm. In this short blog I'm sharing some techniques that, as a parent, I've been trying to implement in my house to create a calm environment conducive to learning. Eating well Not living off of processed food. Trying to cook nutritious colourful meals to feed the brain and provide some energy. Although some treats