11. Do a concentration workout

Concentration workouts often help children who have trouble focusing. This mental workout involves fully devoting attention to an activity for a set period of time.

Try these activities:

• Draw or doodle for 15 minutes.
• Spend a few minutes tossing a balloon or small ball with another person.
• Set a timer for 3 to 5 minutes. Try to blink as little as possible.

Talking about where they lost concentration and how they managed to refocus can help them develop these skills for use in daily tasks.