{"id":652,"date":"2019-02-21T22:42:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T22:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/?p=652"},"modified":"2019-04-09T10:37:26","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T10:37:26","slug":"my-child-has-a-hard-time-focusing-in-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstoysclub.co.uk\/my-child-has-a-hard-time-focusing-in-school\/","title":{"rendered":"My Child Has A Hard Time Focusing In School"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of stresses, strains and pressures in life, and these start quite shockingly early. Children are generally enrolled in school from four years old, and many start into the system at even younger ages, going to preschool and kindergarten or daycare to allow their parents to work.<\/p>\n

The school environment is actually a very unnatural place for a child to be; they generally want to be running around, playing and having fun, and many can really struggle with the school environment where they are expected to sit still for long periods of time, concentrate on things and be polite, well behaved and quiet.<\/p>\n

If your child struggles with this, you are not alone! A great many parents would love a solution to the cry of \u201cmy child has a hard time focusing in school!\u201d Sadly, there is not an easy fox for this, nor is the problem down to just one issue \u2013 problems with concentration and their reasons differ from child to child.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at some of the most common reasons, and their solutions:<\/p>\n

ADHD<\/h2>\n

Obviously, one of the biggest causes for lack of focus in the classroom has to be SEN issues, specifically ASD<\/a> or ADHD. This causes children to be physically unable to sit and focus for long \u2013 or even short \u2013 periods of time.<\/p>\n

You will need to get your child officially diagnosed, if you think this may be their problem, and then they can receive help and extra support to get them the education they deserve. Medication should be reserved only for very severe cases, as these medications have been shown to affect children later in life.<\/p>\n

Lack of Practise<\/h2>\n

Whether it is your child\u2019s first semester in school, or they are just coming back after the summer holidays, a lack of practise in the school environment can cause problems with focus. When they have never been used to a formal classroom environment, or have forgotten about it over the long break, they will need to be gently reminded of the expectations of the school room.<\/p>\n

Not Enough Challenges<\/h2>\n

A child who is exceptionally bright, or who breezes through the work set the class, may not always be a teacher\u2019s dream. These children can become bored very quickly, and when children get bored they tend to act out.<\/p>\n

If you think this is your child, try getting the teacher to set a bit more work for one individual, or give them some extra educational challenges when they are home. If you think your child is far ahead of the class then you can, in some cases, work with the school to get them moved forward a year.<\/p>\n

Too Many Challenges<\/h2>\n

\u2026On the flip side, a child who is struggling with the work set \u2013 either the amount or the difficulty \u2013 may also start to become distracted because they don\u2019t understand the work.<\/p>\n

Again, you will need to work with your child\u2019s teacher to either get them help and support in the form of a bit of extra tutoring, or find a private tutor who can help them at home.<\/p>\n

In some cases, your child may benefit from being held back a year to allow them to develop more fully so they understand the work that is being set.<\/p>\n

Not Enough Sleep<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just parents who suffer from sleep deprivation! Without enough good quality, restful sleep, there is no way you can expect a child to function at his highest. 8-10 hours is recommended to help your child focus in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Poor Nutrition<\/h2>\n

A good diet also plays a huge role in effective learning. If a child comes to school hungry, he won\u2019t be focused at all, no matter how hard he tries. A good breakfast is essential to start with, and remember that kids are growing all the time so healthy, nutritious snacks also need to be provided throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Short Sightedness and Hearing Problems<\/h2>\n

Something as simple as not being able to see the board or the work in front of him, or hear the teacher\u2019s instructions, can cause huge problems with focus in a child. Kids won\u2019t automatically know that they should be able to see or hear better, so it is up to the parent to make sure they have regular sight and hearing checks, to rule out a medical cause for the lack of focus.<\/p>\n