If your child frequently gets up from the desk while doing homework, loses their belongings, or has difficulty listening to someone with focus, this may not be simple naughtiness but an attention deficit. Increased screen use and an abundance of stimuli in the modern era have severely reduced children's attention spans.
What Causes Attention Deficit?
- Environmental Factors: A very messy room, a television or tablet constantly on in the background.
- Nutritional Mistakes: Consumption of overly sugary, packaged foods, and foods containing additives.
- Sleep Deprivation: Poor quality and irregular sleep weakens the brain's focus center.
What Can You Do at Home?
Simplify the study environment. Ensure that only the book currently being studied is on the desk. Using timers like "Pomodoro", create short and effective periods like 20 minutes of studying and a 5-minute break. If the lack of attention severely affects their social life and school, seeking an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluation from a child psychiatrist is the best course of action.
