It’s all about FOCUS.

 Fifth and sixth grade is when the schoolwork starts getting a little challenging. By the sixth grade, I find myself studying my son’s math book to be able to check his homework. 

Now is the time to start teaching your kid how to focus. I like the word focus because it sounds like a power thing. Although focusing and paying attention are one and the same. When you present them to a twelve year old you get completely different reactions 

Talk to your kid about paying attention in class, and they think you are just blowing hot air. Talk to your kid about focusing in class and they think your helping them. The reason is that focusing is a power thing. 

Think about it, paying attention is not something you can brag about doing. But if you focused in class today, hay – that’s cool. 

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