How to Improve Concentration Power Among Kids?

Concentration is an essential component of every child’s development; it is required to perform well in academic, to do effective social interaction, to develop leadership & confidence and to learn life skills.

Generally, the level of concentration and focus among kids varies as per their level of mental & physical tiredness, addiction to TV or mobile games, peer influence, etc. However if kids are not supported and encouraged by parents to increase their focus and concentration, they may develop permanently a poor concentration level, all through their childhood. 

Today, child psychologist Shivani Misri Sadhoo shares some important parenting tips on how to improve a child’s concentration power.

1. Develop positive habits in your child: like doing homework, eating dinner, going to bed 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.

2. Remove distractions at home: Make a list of all those items and activities that may prevent your child from concentrating at home. These may include; parental fighting, playing with the gadgets, television in another room, poor lighting at study place, gossips among family member while the child is studying etc. List ways to eliminate or reduce and work at them systematically.

3. Make sure your child is having proper sleep: Most kids concentrate best after 9 to 10 hours of proper sleep, so make sure your child is fulfilling his/ her quota. Reduce sugar intake and increase protein levels with eggs, almonds and milk. This stimulates their dopamine levels which make concentration easier, particularly for lethargic kids.

4. Prioritize your child’s breakfast: Make sure your child takes a healthy breakfast every morning and among the good level of protein; vitamins and carbohydrates do add omega 3 fatty acid rich foods in his / her diet. Omega 3 fatty acid increases child’s concentration level and enhance their mood, so add walnut, soya milk, flax seeds, cod-liver oil in their daily diet.