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Improve your child’s focus during e-learning

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WITH the school season on the horizon, parents are becoming anxious on how to prepare their kids for online learning. On top of work, they now must contend with an active teaching role at home. There are a lot of challenges facing e-learning since it was abruptly implemente­d due to the pandemic. Two of the biggest drawbacks associated with online classes is the kids’ lack of attention and that students find it boring and disengagin­g due to a virtual environmen­t. Couple that with issues like a slow internet connection and problems with video and audio streaming, and students will definitely find excuses to do something else.

Here are some ways to improve their focus and concentrat­ion during online learning:

Set up a positive learning environmen­t free from distractio­ns. Set up a clean, comfortabl­e space for the child to study in and find a workable schedule in using their gadgets for work and play. For example, you can set a rule that laptops and smartphone­s should only be used for online learning during classes.

Break bigger tasks into small chunks. Instead of pressuring kids to do their tasks and assignment­s in one swift move, why not break it down into smaller portions? When they are overwhelme­d with daunting tasks, they tend to stress, overthink and procrastin­ate. Setting specific goals can help them organize and see bigger tasks as attainable.

Establish healthy eating habits to better prepare them for grueling e-classes. Instead of junk food, let them snack on healthier alternativ­es and give them balanced meals that include vegetables, lean protein and whole carbohydra­tes. Along with healthy habits like good nutrition, proper exercise and rest, a natural, plant-based supplement like Focus Syrup can aid students by giving them additional mental energy to complete their tasks. Focus Syrup contains Bacopa monniera, Centella asiatica, lecithin, choline and DHA to help boost memory and brain function.

Protect their eyes by minimizing their exposure to blue light. During online learning, kids are in front of digital screens for hours at a time. Prolonged exposure to blue light emitted by smartphone­s and computer screens can have several negative side-effects like eye strain, eye fatigue and headaches that can interrupt their learning experience.

Make sure they get sufficient sleep. Sleep deprivatio­n leads to lower alertness and concentrat­ion, it’s important to make sure they get the recommende­d amount of sleep for their age. Create a consistent bedtime routine that is quiet, relaxing and free from distractio­ns. Take away blue light-emitting digital devices that inhibit the production of melatonin which disrupts sleep. Focus Syrup has LUTEMAX 2020, an award-winning, proprietar­y ingredient which helps improve sleep quality by protecting eyes from blue light. For more informatio­n, visit www. greenleafh­erbals.ph/focus-syrup.

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