More Than Grades: Helping Your Child Manage Academic Stress

Ms. Ong Jiehan, Jamie

Instructor (Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator), National University of Singapore

Academic demands build steadily from the primary years onward, and many children and teenagers feel it — as worry, irritability, avoidance, or the sense that they are never doing enough. Parents are often unsure whether to push, step back, or step in. This session offers practical, evidence-informed guidance on recognising when everyday stress has tipped into something more concerning, having conversations that don’t end in conflict, and supporting your child’s wellbeing alongside their studies.