After your child has been focusing on a task for 5 to 20 minutes (depending on their age), make sure they take a break. Have them get up for a few minutes, move around, go to the bathroom, or get a drink; then get back to work. Giving your child time to get out that energy may actually help them focus better on the next task. Just be sure not to make a break so long that your kid can get involved in another activity.