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It's
that time of year, when academic pressure is high and
your student is in the throes of the "I only have
a month before finals!" panic. Projects are coming
due, final exams start in a few weeks, and many students
are playing catch-up to prepare for the intense end
of the semester.
There
are plentiful support systems on campus to help students
deal with academic pressure. Yet, nothing beats knowing
that your family is rooting for you and wishing you
the best. Here are a few ways you can help your student
through this tough time:
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offer words of support, not pressure
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send encouraging emails or cards-nothing beats "real
mail"
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be understanding if your student isn't in as frequent
contact for a few weeks
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put together a care package (see suggestions)
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let your student know that you're proud of him for
who he is, not just what he achieves
What
you do makes a difference!
The
"Relieve the Pressure" Care Package
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fun pens and pencils
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tea, coffee or cocoa
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a good book, CD or DVD (an "after studying"
reward)
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deodorant (students sometimes get so caught up in
their studies that they don't get to the store)
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healthy snacks like apple chips, dried fruit or trail
mix
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a funny photo of the family pet-or the family!
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