Parental influence

Knowing that your parents are rooting for you - and not your ability to maintain an A grade - can be a major relief.

Dr Lim said: 'Parents can also maintain communication with their child's school. This will help them understand how their child is doing in school.'

He added: 'Parents are role models for their child in every way. How they deal with stress sets an example for their child.'

This story was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times, on Feb 5, 2009.

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