There is nothing wrong with ‘test nerves’, they help your brain to stay alert and get it ready to think. What isn’t helpful is when test nerves convert those gently fluttering butterflies in your tummy, into swarming bees, getting your heart racing and filling your head with negative thoughts. This is known as test anxiety …
The stress of parenting begins before children are born and continues throughout life. It starts with morning sickness, diapers and bath time antics and evolves into bee stings, immunizations, baby sitters, siblings, school admissions, report cards, slumber parties, accidents, discipline, sex education, tertiary education admissions, weddings and grandkids. Not to mention the many hours spent …
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