Getting children to focus is not easy, and many parents seem to struggle through it. It might seem worrisome; some parents may also wonder if there is something wrong with their children. But rest assured, concentration problems are very common in children. Read on to understand what concentration problems in kids are and how you can help your child develop focus.
Thngs iyou may notice in your child if he is havingtrouble with concentration .
Distracted very easily
Fidgety
Prone to losing things
Unable to keep things organised
Unable to follow instructions
Has trouble with school work
Moody, irritable or aggressive
Unable to maintain friendships
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Tips to Help Increase Your Child’s Concentration
1. Divide a Big Task into Small Tasks
A big task requires too much concentration and discipline, so it would be a good idea to divide it into smaller tasks. This could be applied to homework, housework and learning new skills.
Carrying out small projects, which lead to the completion of a major project, makes the project less intimidating and easier to focus on, and it also bestows the feeling of progress and movement.
A big task that requires time, dedication and focus, might seem intimating and overwhelming, and can awaken reluctance and procrastination. A small task seems easier to carry through, and it creates less resistance.
2. Reducing Distractions
Unless engaged in something they really like, children might find it difficult to screen out distractions. You need to keep the environment where they learn, study or carry out tasks, as distraction-free as possible.
Be especially wary of television, loud music, noises, and anything else that might distract the child’s attention.
3. Television and Cell Phones
It is not a good idea to watch TV while doing homework, since this distracts the attention. Text messages and the social media also interrupt the concentration. Encourage and teach your child not to read text messages or use cell phones, while studying and doing homework.
4. Doing Homework at the Same Hour Every Day
Repeating the same activity every day at the same hour, eventually, turns it into a habit. If a child sits down for homework every day at the same hour, after a while, when the hour comes, there will be less effort required to focus. The mind will know that the time for homework has arrived, and would be more willing to study.