Ah exam season. For many families it can feel a bit like preparing for a marathon, while also trying to juggle a circus and a tea tray full of fragile china.

Recognising that Christmas can be hard doesn’t mean dismissing its joys. It simply means allowing room for the full picture.

From avoiding threats and promises to fostering good sleeping habits and banning screens at bedtime helping your teenagers to revise is a challenging time for most parents.