#1175: A Different Kind of Time Out
From Raising Godly Boys Minute by Trail Life USA
June 8, 2026 · 1 min · Episode 1175
About this episode
The episode discusses how increasing recess time in schools can improve children's attention and reduce ADHD symptoms.
Getting your young son to sit still for a church service, car ride, or class in school can be a challenge. But one school in Texas doesn’t have this problem. Why? Well, they’ve tripled recess time. During the school day, the kindergartners and first graders at this school get four, 15 minute recess breaks outside each day. The teachers say the kids are more attentive than ever, and many have even decreased symptoms of ADHD. So if your son seems grumpy and uncooperative today, why don’t yo...
Topics covered
- child behavior
- education
- recess
- ADHD
- parenting
Keywords
- recess
- ADHD
- kindergarten
- attention
- parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trail Life USA
Places: Texas
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