10 Simple Ways To Support Your Child’s Attention
Provide activities throughout the day that use a high level of energy.
- Offer oral supports during tasks requiring sustained attention (chewing gum while doing homework, having a water bottle always available)
- Talk, and listen to your children
- Establish a consistent schedule
- Establish consistent and effective limits
- Limit television and video games
- Offer frequent and appropriate praise
- Have reasonably high behavioral expectations
- Engage in activities together.
- Maintain a good sense of humor