​Increasing Your Child ’ s Attention Span & Ability to Focus

Back in 2015, a survey conducted by Microsoft showed that people in this digital age have a shrinking attention span. In fact, sources like Time magazine claim we have the attention span of a goldfish. What a horrible thought! But it turns out that assertion may be just a fish story. The statistics on which this statement was based were too vague to be trusted. Our reputation for being more attentive than goldfish appears to be, for the moment, safe. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end of it. We may not have a goldfish attention span, but there’s no denying our focus has been compromised thanks to the constant stimulation offered by modern technology. As I would review past interactions with my kids, I realized that I hardly ever saw them look up from their phones to simply savor a moment of quiet. And for myself, I was just as bad. The average American spends five hours a day on their mobile devices, according to a 2017 study reported in Techcrunch.com. It has been found that teens spend even more time online, many showing signs of an addiction to the internet. If I want to help my kids to improve, increase their attention span, and their ability to focus, I have to push them to pay attention more than a handful of seconds. This starts with the example my wife and I set. Here are some goals we set as a couple to be better examples for our kids: Get the kids involved in something engaging. Summertime is a great opportunity to get out and explore the city. We aim to try a ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Habits Parenting Personal Self-Help Technology Source Type: blogs