Sanchita nitpicks that Ayush never sits at a place for more than 5 minutes and shows very poor motor skills such as jumping and running. Ayush is not up to the mark in handwriting compared to other kids of similar age group. Moreover, Ayush daydreams a lot.
The abovementioned is nothing but lack of concentration in your child. In fact, it is common for all kids these days. In the tech-savvy world we live in, it is natural for kids to get distracted easily. There might be numerous reasons for their distractions, but for now, let us focus on how mothers can get cope with this problem.
- As a parent, you need to concentrate on children’s activities without interfering. You must try to understand where his attention or curiosity lies.
- Do not watch television when your kid is studying or doing any other exercise. If it is urgent, explain to him and ask him to cooperate but never make it a habit.
- Kids learn more by watching and noticing others. Hence, the onus lies on you to set a specimen for them. You need to employ some quality time for yourself. Read books or do your own work. Let him notice you so that he learns how to offer single-mindedness on a particular work.
- They need to enhance their creativity and hone their inner talents. Buy them stuff that will make them think while having fun with it.
- Set a screen time for them and keep a check on it. Few days like weekends can be slightly exceptional.