How to Get Kids to Focus

Kids, especially at a young age, struggle with focusing on one thing at a time. In our technological world, there are more things distracting them. Their eyes constantly steer away from a parent trying to talk with them, drawn to anything moving that catches their eyes. Improved focus requires parents researching and implementing exercises with their children. A child grows in concentration like she learns the alphabet.

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      Experiment with different focus-building techniques with your child. Practice physical poses while focusing on an object. Attempt to distract her with silly faces and gestures, making a game of seeing how long she can keep her concentration.

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      Promote physical activity and exercise. Moving the body helps get the brain going. Encourage your child to play outside after school before doing homework.

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      Eliminate technological distractions. During homework, turn off the television, computer and cell phone.

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      Develop with your child a list of what needs to be done for the day and week. Encourage him to cross off the list each task accomplished. This builds self-esteem and reinforces focused attention.

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      Partner with your child's teacher. Decide together ways to help your child focus better at school. Move him to the front of the class. Correspond weekly on his progress.

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      Consider having your child evaluated for attention or learning issues, such as attention-deficit disorder, if the problem persists. An early diagnosis helps the child receive the aid she needs.

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