How to Get Your Child To Focus & Concentrate | Dad University Podcast EP 220

Remove distractions - sounds, screens, etc.  This can also mean providing them a designated area. Move the body - Run them around - get energy out - moving stimulates the brain.  Running club in the mornings.  My children's school has rocking chairs for some kids Make a list of tasks - Write everything down. Keep tasks small - Tackle one thing at a time.  If you are teaching them to clean their room, start with just cleaning their bed, or focus on a toy bin.  Too many tasks can be overwhelming Make it a routine - Kids welcome routine.  Have them brush their teeth after pajamas every day.  don't switch the routine. Take breaks -  Every child is different but watch your child to see when they get squirmy.  For adults, I learned that 25 minutes is optimal for flow and focus.  It's called the Pomodoro Technique Healthy diet - sugar, caffeine may work in short bursts but it will cause crashing.  Then when you don't have it, you are out of luck.  Try to provide them a healthy balanced diet.  They should be eating all meals. Understand how they best learn - are they visual, auditory, or kin aesthetic Breathing techniques or meditation - allows them to practice focusing on their breath or sitting still.  Guided meditation can be great and fun for kids.  It builds that muscle for when they need it.