I have a 8 year-old son, how I can help to concentrate to something. He is very active all the tiem?

Answer 1

If it is YOU who is wanting to concentrate and your son is making noise or being to rowdy, it is perfectly acceptable to tell him to play in his room or tell him he needs to settle down for awhile.

If it is HE you are trying to get to concentrate, perhaps you should first check his diet. Is he eating too many sweets or sodas? Does he get fruits and vegetables or is he a junk-food eater? In children, the foods they eat are directly related to behavior.

Whatever you do, DO NOT let some doctor MEDICATE him. Whenever a doctor doesn't want to bother they claim the child has ADHD and they medicate them. DO NOT do this to your son. It is perfectly normal for an 8 year old boy to be rowdy and noisy.

As his parent, it is up to you to guide him and let him know that sometimes he must learn to play quietly. We aren't born knowing these things, so the parent must teach him quiet pastimes as well.

Answer 2

good to see so far there is only one suggestion of add (or at least when I began typing) There is a book called FED UP. It is fantastic it is all about an elimination diet. There are so many things that can trigger hyperactivity, one of the main things is an additive in bread. in Australia it is called 282 but I don't know if it is the same in other countries. Did you know that every fruit except pear can send some kids hyper? Certain colors (yellow is the worst) can do it. Sugar doesn't hype kids it has been proven but the color can. This is why some kids go off after lollies. It's not the sugar it is the color. And what color is in most lollies...yellow. It is used in red, orange green etc...
here is a site that tells you about the book and where you can get it from
I know people who swear by it and used it to calm there kids. Good luck...don't go for the easy answer of ADD or ADHD first

Answer 3

Kids tend to be active. My son is one of them. For him, setting up a routine/ schedule seems to work. He cuts down on sugar and junk food. Now at age 12, he takes ADHD medication called Concerta. He only takes it on school days to help him concentrate. I refused to put him on any medication when he was younger until I tried all options. We did behavior therapy, occupational therapy, etc. Before he even gets a prescription for his meds, he has to go through a screening process. Ask your pediatrician's opinion. Every case is different.

Answer 4

o.k. my child is adhd, how do i know? from the moment she was born! she was crawling, i`d have to CHASE her & change her diaper while crawling!. SHE WAS SO WILD. AT 2 I WOULD HAVE loved TO HAVE HER WATCH T.V. -3 MIN MAX. WHEN, SHE WAS FINALLY READY TO SIT UP IN HER SWING HER HEAD WOULD GO FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I KEPT THE CHILD AT THE PARK,SO Icould REST & SHE`D BURN OFF ENERGY. THE ONLY THING SHE HAD THEN WAS FORMULA & BABY FOOD. i was told she had adhd @ 3-way too young, so she ran a muck for 3 more years.in kindergarden she excelled! oh goody, she`s finally normal!2nd grade reading at the end of the year-1st grade-now she goes to la-la- land at school,other kids think she`s dingy, test for add. yep, concerta did a lot better - 2nd grade a-b honor roll-friends 5th grade reading.i do not give her meds on weekend & during summer break-biggest complaint from friends-shes too happy! during summer . she has a cousin, who they think is adhd-1yr older . refuse to test- failed 3rd grade, has no confidence.he was very active as baby on up. folks ,if your child is adhd, you`ll KNOW WHEN thery are babies.

Answer 5

Hi, Apple here- I have an eight year old as well and I have just sorted out my problem. My son can not sit still, concentrate or finnish a project in class- he is too figity . My sons' teacher wants me to put him on ritalin to obviously make her life easier. My decision is NO! It is a proven fact that this drug and other like it has side effects- although I do not argue the fact that in certain medical situations (severe) there is no choice, especially with children that can hurt themselves. Anyway, so I took him to a clinical phsycologist and he is on a natural herbal remedy. Drops for the hyperactivity and little chewable tablets for concentration- it is called Bright spark. Please think before taking the easy way out, such little boys are very exhausting, but can you imagine him not being there? Would your house not be awfully quiet and empty? I think they are amazing children and I would not allow a drug to take that unique personality away. I am a mother, gosh, I can handle it. There are days I am exhausted and upset, but he was given to me and I will not change what I was given for the world, let allone a frustrated teacher. We have no right to decide for our sons that we will alter their brain and cause urreparable damage to them. I do feel for the teacher, but she chose to teach and I chose to be a mother, we must deal with the product/s of our choices we made- no one said it would be perfect, mothering or teaching.

The times it gets to me is when he is stubborn, shouts and acts in an aggresive manner- the only reason this happens is because they are frustrated and bored and very confused, because they need permanent stimulation and permanent attention, understanding and routine. His medication is just starting to work, it takes 6 weeks, so I see a slight change, but medication is not enough, he has to cut out all sugar, fruit juices, tartazine, perservatives, mix a drinks.... It is hard cause they love the nice stuff, but you will not believe how this helps- such children mostly come right if you just change the eating habits. I told my son that we are changing how he eats and are giving him this medication, discipline, rules, etc... because Nicola (phycologist) said he was very clever and he needs this special diet to help him concentrate, etc... so we can feed his cleverness- gosh, it works!!!!!!!! He is so proud. I had to say this because I picked up that he was thinking he is fat, therefore the specail diet (see, they are sensitive)

Another thing is discipline, stop hitting him or smacking him- punnish him- I know it is hard taking their favourite toy, tv, etc.. away, cause it keeps them outta our hair as well, but say you are going to do it and do it. Never go back on your word. No matter how he kicks and screams. Better yet, put him in his room when he misbehaves and tell him he can only come out when he apologises- stick by it.

Lastly, routine!!!!! These children need strict routine at all times because they have so much going on in their little heads all the time, you need to help because they need something they can rely during the day in the life of a busy bee> Routine in things like: Bath time is @ 18:00, Supper is @ 17:00, bed time is @ 20:00- it will be tough- but tough girl, we need to help them to cope with themselves.

Lastly, I really do understand. I was tired of the school putting pressure on me, etc... etc... and people thinking my son is naughty. My son has the smallest little heart and is such a real boy and at the same time the one who hugs and cuddles and has so much love to give, they need to be praised all the time- such kids thrive on positive treatment. Please do not get impatient with him and love him and let no-one push you into using chemical drugs. You are a mother, so just love him.

You know what I look forward to? My son is always teasing and getting up to mischief, people see it as naughty and bullying if he wants to play fight, wrestle with his poor sister etc... I again think of when he is 16 or 25 or 35- Imagine, I will be old and he will be like a fresh breeze in the house with his teasing & playfulness.

Just teach him respect, love and give him attention-

Good luck, Apple

Answer 6

Take 20 Min. out of each day; same time, same quiet place...have him lay down and put like a medium-soft plush toy under his head, put your hand on his stomach and have him breathe deeply with his diaphram (not his lungs) (hence your hand on his stomach).
He'll eat up a loving hand on him and get to look forward to this attention same time every day.
Then when he gets good at relaxing, lay down with him and start relaxing with him.

Answer 7

it is Good thing to be an active person like your son because he will get more experience,right?

Answer 8

See if he will do a child's jigsaw with you. If you think he's too active try and change his diet to eliminate artificial colours.

Answer 9

Look at his diet.
Cut out all synthetic, flavourings, colours & sweets.
U R what U eat, give lots of good food.
Fresh fruit & veggies.
Try it at least, C if it helps.
:)

Answer 10

How to teach your child to concentrate.

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