What can be done about a child's lack of concentration?
Disease description:
Doctor, my child often has difficulty concentrating during class, and even while eating. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
When a child has difficulty concentrating, parents should remain patient and understanding, and may try the following methods to help improve the situation:
1. Structured environment: Create a regular, orderly, quiet, and tidy learning and living environment for the child. Set clear schedules and rules together with the child, and avoid excessive distractions and stimulating factors, such as turning off electronic devices like televisions and mobile phones.
2. Cultivate interests: Identify and nurture the child's interests, and improve attention by engaging the child in activities they find interesting. Learning content can also be combined with the child's interests to enhance their motivation to learn.
3. Physical and attention exercises: Regular physical activities, such as swimming and running, can help improve the child's attention and self-control. Additionally, games or training activities like puzzles and board games can be used to strengthen the child's ability to concentrate.
4. Balanced diet and sleep: Ensure the child receives adequate nutrition and sufficient sleep.
5. Family support: Parents should offer the child full understanding and support, avoiding excessive criticism.
