More Than Grades: Helping Your Child Manage Academic Stress

Published On: 1 September 2026

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.

Distinguishing ordinary stress from signs that need attention
How parental anxiety travels, and why regulating yourself comes first
Conversations that open your child up rather than shut them down
Adjusting your role as your child grows — from managing, to coaching, to consulting
Where to seek help in Singapore, and how to raise it with your child

More Than Grades: Helping Your Child Manage Academic Stress

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