How to Teach Children to Focus Their Attention

Getting kids to pay attention is hard enough. But thanks to today’s technological advances, it can become an even bigger challenge. For instance, a University of Washington study found a link between toddlers watching TV and diminished attention spans...
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Teaching is hard enough, but when you have a child who has a hard time focusing, it can seem impossible! I’m talking about the type of child who has the uncontrollable need to fidget with something at all times. He is easily distracted by the slightest...
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When children have difficulty focusing their attention, schoolwork and friendships can suffer. David Life and Shannon Gannon of Jivumukti Yoga believe that providing children with calming activities, such as the practice of holistic yoga or mindfulness, can improve their ability to calm the mind and bring higher levels of concentration into...

Grab your child's attention and help them stay focused on their school work with 11 simple tips from Kumon Learning Centers.
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Learning to concentrate can depend on so many factors — age, stage, interest, and mood.