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There are several things which parents can do to improve children's concentration during the school day, which should have the added benefit of improving their overall focus.

As children enter their teenage years, this transition is often coupled with a desire for further independence. Parents can support the development of this important trait in numerous ways, including supporting decision-making, respecting their privacy and being transparent with boundaries.

There are numerous benefits of children learning to swim at a young age. These include gaining exercise, building self-confidence, developing social skills and learning how to stay safe in the water. Research commissioned by Speedo also shows that swimming can reduce stress and relieve tension.

Researchers at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center in New York studied the difference in learning and comprehension skills gained from children reading print books, ebooks and enhanced ebooks. The study found that children recalled significantly fewer narrative details following reading enhanced ebooks.

Research suggests that children are spending more than two-and-a-half-hours a day in front of a screen. Providing tools, activities, a safe environment and freedom to explore will all encourage children to spend more time outdoors.