How to Help Your Kids Actually Focus (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be real: getting kids to focus these days feels like trying to nail jelly to a tree.
Whether it’s schoolwork, music practice, sport, creative hobbies, or even just finishing a sentence in a conversation, their attention is bouncing around like a pinball. And for many mums, the biggest nemesis? Devices.
They’re like digital magnets for young minds - and not the helpful kind.
So what’s a loving (and slightly frazzled) parent to do?
We’ve pulled together some tried-and-true tips to help your child tune in, switch on, and actually stay present - without nagging, bribing, or threatening to throw the iPad in the bin.
1. Create a Focus-Friendly Zone
Kids (and let’s be honest - adults too) are environmental creatures. Set them up for success by creating a space that:
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Is clutter-free (ish)
-
Has natural light or a cosy lamp
-
Includes all the tools they need so they’re not up every five minutes "looking for a pencil"
-
Feels like their space (bonus: let them decorate it with a few items that make them feel proud or calm)
Hot Tip: Before they start a task, spritz the Focus Mist around their space to help bring in some brain-clarity energy. It smells divine, and even the ritual of spraying it can help them shift into “focus mode.”
For children with ADHD or attention challenges, this kind of sensory cue can be particularly supportive—it helps create consistency, calm, and a moment of stillness to anchor them.
2. Break Things Into Chunks
“Just go and do your homework” is about as helpful as saying “just climb that mountain real quick.”
Break bigger tasks into bite-sized chunks. Use a timer for 10 or 20 minute focus sprints, then let them take a little movement break, drink water, jump on the trampoline, or spin in a circle (yes, really - vestibular movement helps brains reset).
TIP: Layer in a drop of Focus Blend under the tongue before starting - this Wild Flower Essence helps support clear thinking, decision-making, and staying on task.
It's a gentle, nurturing tool for kids who feel easily overwhelmed or overstimulated, and is safe to use with children who are neurodivergent or have ADHD.
3. Limit Devices (Without Starting a War)
This one’s a doozy. Devices aren’t going anywhere - but that doesn’t mean they should rule the roost.
Try these tricks:
-
Set screen-time swap-outs instead of limits. (“30 mins screen = 30 mins music/art/outside time.”)
-
Keep devices out of bedrooms at night.
-
Use focus time as a gateway: “Once you’ve done 15 mins of music, you can watch 15 mins of your show.”
And when resistance hits (it will), Focus Blend can help with overwhelm, mood wobbles, and mental overstimulation.
4. Model Focus (Even When You Feel Scattered)
Kids watch everything. If they see us jumping between tasks, scrolling while we talk to them, or abandoning half-finished jobs, they’re learning that this is how brains work.
So try this:
-
Narrate what you’re doing: “I’m just finishing this email, then I’m all yours.”
-
Celebrate finishing things: “Ahh, that job’s done! I feel so much clearer now.”
-
Create quiet time where everyone in the house reads, writes, draws or creates—even if it’s just for 10 minutes.
(Yes, this might mean putting your phone down too. Gulp.)
5. Use the Power of Ritual
Kids love a sense of rhythm. Creating little “focus rituals” around certain activities can help anchor them and cue their brain to concentrate.
Examples:
-
Before homework: Spritz Focus Mist, light a candle, and take 3 deep breaths.
-
Before sport: Take a drop of Focus Blend, do a power pose, and say an affirmation like “I’m strong and focused.”
-
Before music practice: Create a 5-minute warm-up playlist they love.
These little rituals work especially well for neurodivergent kids, who often thrive on structure and sensory support. It’s about creating safety, predictability, and calm in their nervous system.
6. Let Them Choose Their Own Focus
Sometimes the key to focus isn’t pushing your child toward something… it’s helping them discover what already lights them up
Ask:
-
What feels fun or interesting right now?
-
What would you love to get better at?
-
What makes you feel calm and sparkly inside?
When kids feel seen, supported, and in charge, they naturally lean into deeper attention.
Final Thoughts (From One Mum to Another)
Helping our kids build focus is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It’s not about being perfectly productive little robots - it’s about learning to be here now, to tune in to what matters, and to trust themselves enough to stick with it.
And if we can make that a little easier - with supportive, safe, nurturing tools like the Focus Wild Flower Blend + Mist - why wouldn’t we?
Small shifts. Big energy. Wild support.
You’ve got this, mama.
Alisha
How to Help Your Kids Actually Focus (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be real: getting kids to focus these days feels like trying to nail jelly to a tree.
Whether it’s schoolwork, music practice, sport, creative hobbies, or even just finishing a sentence in a conversation, their attention is bouncing around like a pinball. And for many mums, the biggest nemesis? Devices.
They’re like digital magnets for young minds - and not the helpful kind.
So what’s a loving (and slightly frazzled) parent to do?
We’ve pulled together some tried-and-true tips to help your child tune in, switch on, and actually stay present - without nagging, bribing, or threatening to throw the iPad in the bin.
1. Create a Focus-Friendly Zone
Kids (and let’s be honest - adults too) are environmental creatures. Set them up for success by creating a space that:
-
Is clutter-free (ish)
-
Has natural light or a cosy lamp
-
Includes all the tools they need so they’re not up every five minutes "looking for a pencil"
-
Feels like their space (bonus: let them decorate it with a few items that make them feel proud or calm)
Hot Tip: Before they start a task, spritz the Focus Mist around their space to help bring in some brain-clarity energy. It smells divine, and even the ritual of spraying it can help them shift into “focus mode.”
For children with ADHD or attention challenges, this kind of sensory cue can be particularly supportive—it helps create consistency, calm, and a moment of stillness to anchor them.
2. Break Things Into Chunks
“Just go and do your homework” is about as helpful as saying “just climb that mountain real quick.”
Break bigger tasks into bite-sized chunks. Use a timer for 10 or 20 minute focus sprints, then let them take a little movement break, drink water, jump on the trampoline, or spin in a circle (yes, really - vestibular movement helps brains reset).
TIP: Layer in a drop of Focus Blend under the tongue before starting - this Wild Flower Essence helps support clear thinking, decision-making, and staying on task.
It's a gentle, nurturing tool for kids who feel easily overwhelmed or overstimulated, and is safe to use with children who are neurodivergent or have ADHD.
3. Limit Devices (Without Starting a War)
This one’s a doozy. Devices aren’t going anywhere - but that doesn’t mean they should rule the roost.
Try these tricks:
-
Set screen-time swap-outs instead of limits. (“30 mins screen = 30 mins music/art/outside time.”)
-
Keep devices out of bedrooms at night.
-
Use focus time as a gateway: “Once you’ve done 15 mins of music, you can watch 15 mins of your show.”
And when resistance hits (it will), Focus Blend can help with overwhelm, mood wobbles, and mental overstimulation.
4. Model Focus (Even When You Feel Scattered)
Kids watch everything. If they see us jumping between tasks, scrolling while we talk to them, or abandoning half-finished jobs, they’re learning that this is how brains work.
So try this:
-
Narrate what you’re doing: “I’m just finishing this email, then I’m all yours.”
-
Celebrate finishing things: “Ahh, that job’s done! I feel so much clearer now.”
-
Create quiet time where everyone in the house reads, writes, draws or creates—even if it’s just for 10 minutes.
(Yes, this might mean putting your phone down too. Gulp.)
5. Use the Power of Ritual
Kids love a sense of rhythm. Creating little “focus rituals” around certain activities can help anchor them and cue their brain to concentrate.
Examples:
-
Before homework: Spritz Focus Mist, light a candle, and take 3 deep breaths.
-
Before sport: Take a drop of Focus Blend, do a power pose, and say an affirmation like “I’m strong and focused.”
-
Before music practice: Create a 5-minute warm-up playlist they love.
These little rituals work especially well for neurodivergent kids, who often thrive on structure and sensory support. It’s about creating safety, predictability, and calm in their nervous system.
6. Let Them Choose Their Own Focus
Sometimes the key to focus isn’t pushing your child toward something… it’s helping them discover what already lights them up
Ask:
-
What feels fun or interesting right now?
-
What would you love to get better at?
-
What makes you feel calm and sparkly inside?
When kids feel seen, supported, and in charge, they naturally lean into deeper attention.
Final Thoughts (From One Mum to Another)
Helping our kids build focus is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It’s not about being perfectly productive little robots - it’s about learning to be here now, to tune in to what matters, and to trust themselves enough to stick with it.
And if we can make that a little easier - with supportive, safe, nurturing tools like the Focus Wild Flower Blend + Mist - why wouldn’t we?
Small shifts. Big energy. Wild support.
You’ve got this, mama.
Alisha
