HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S ATTENTION SPAN

What can a mom do to do help her kid stay focused on one thing at a time when so much of her young life is spent multitasking and getting pulled in 83 directions?

What’s most important for parents to understand is that helping your child increase his or her level of focus and attention is not about fixing it in the moment, but rather approaching it as a process that can be mastered.

Exercising The Body Means Exercising That Focus

The mind-body connection is true for attention spans. Lack of physical activity in early childhood is actually the biggest single problem that will hurt the growth and development of the brain. Getting children to move is the most important thing of all that a parent can do.

Doing exercises that improve the timing and synchronization of muscles is good for all kids and will help improve their concentration, social development, and intelligence.

You Are (And Your Attention Span Is) What You Eat

We strive to give our kids the healthiest meals to grow those little bodies, but their diet also directly affects how they focus throughout the day.

Kids have a natural affinity for sweets and carbs. Do not let your child start the day with a breakfast of sugary cereal or a nutrition bar. A high protein breakfast of eggs, sausage, fish, or Greek yogurt is necessary.

Turn off the electronics to turn on that focus

It may be obvious, but limiting screen time is one of the best ways you can help your child increase her attention span. The technology that our children use on a regular basis, such as video games, smartphones, tablets, and computers, condition us for immediate results.

Limit use of electronics by setting aside family time for a family meeting, or have a family book reading time where all members of the family will quietly read for a period of time, preferably in the same room.

Use Play To Bolster Attention Span

Letting your kid be a kid and run around outside, or just goof around (think riding their bikes or climbing trees) allows them to build important brain functions. Playing with other children, and communicating with others are the best ways for kids to build their IQ.

Pick Focus-Strengthening Activities And Games

Reading a book is a great activity to increase your child’s focus, as are crossword and picture puzzles – anything that forces children to search for details and unusual patterns and cues. Memory and concentration games, where you remember certain pictures, patterns, and where objects are located, are great memory games for tots.

Relaxation And Positive Imagery Games Are Helpful

Reading a book is a great activity to increase your child’s focus, as are crossword and picture puzzles – anything that forces children to search for details and unusual patterns and cues. Memory and concentration games, where you remember certain pictures, patterns, and where objects are located, are great memory games for tots too.

Have your child close their eyes and describe a fun place and provide details about what they ‘see.’ You can also let them look at a favorite book or picture, close their eyes, and describe it to you.

Sleep Is A Wonder Pill For Attention Spans

Having your child get enough sleep is one of the most important ways you can help him/her focus. To help your child’s attention span, try having your child get 30 minutes more sleep a night and see if it helps.

Limit The Time Required To Focus

When it comes to homework and school, a child’s focus may be disrupted because they may think certain things are too hard, or they need more specific instructions and strategies. When doing homework, some children work best if they know that the time to pay attention is limited. Set an egg timer, and help the child learn to expand the amount of time they can pay attention. Start with two or three or four minutes, whatever they can tolerate, and work up from there.

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