My kids are in a year round charter school and they have been back in session for over a month. I have noticed that my 3rd grader is having trouble focusing at home when it’s time to settle down and do homework. I’ve been trying to think of ways to support her and help her stay on task. Despite the fact that I have been using essential oils for my family since 2017, it didn’t occur to me to use them in this circumstance until recently. Sometimes the simplest solutions are right in front of us and they are so simple, we don’t even see them.
Focus is the need for improved ability to remain on task and mentally centered. Focus is so important because it is the gateway to all thinking: perception, memory, learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Focus helps us to get started on something and sustain our attention and effort through its completion. Focus is very important for many academic tasks. For example, students need to be able to use Focus when reading in order to pick out main ideas and fully comprehend the parts of a story.
As with prescription meds, not all essential oils are one size fits all. Sometimes you have to try 2 or 3 things before you find something that works with your body chemistry. There are several solutions for focus offered by doTERRA. I am listing them in the order that I would use them on my child.
The following products activate the parasympathetic nervous system and help induce a more calm and focused mental state.
Kids Focus Blend: THINKER
Ideal for everyone and for daily use, Thinker Focus Blend features Vetiver, Peppermint, Clementine, and Rosemary perfectly combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil for sensitive skin. Peppermint, one of the main essential oil ingredients in the blend, offers a distinct aroma that may increase feelings of alertness and help to focus on tasks. Another ingredient, Rosemary essential oil, instills a sense of focus and clarity. Vetiver and Clementine oil are thoughtfully combined with Peppermint and Rosemary to create an earthy, minty, and herbal aromatic experience that is fresh and energizing when applied topically.
The unique aroma of Thinker helps create a supportive and positive environment for work and study-time.
Apply to pulse points daily as needed.
Kids Probiotic: PB ASSIST
PB Assist Jr is a powdered probiotic supplement designed for children or adults who have trouble swallowing pills. It includes 5 billion live cells of a unique blend of six different probiotic strains, specifically selected for their benefits among children. These probiotics have been blended into a delicious powder that can be poured directly into the mouth for a fun and tasty way to integrate probiotics into anyone’s daily routine.*
Take as directed.
AS OF AUGUST 2022 THIS ITEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
The following recommendations are found in Advanced Oil Magic. They suggest following the protocol for 6 months and reassessing at that time.
ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLEND
Consisting of Vetiver, Frankincense, Wild Orange and Peppermint, this diffuser blend helps you achieve a focused mental state.
Vetiver, a member of the grass family, is grown for many reasons. Unlike other grasses, the root system of Vetiver grows down, making it ideal for helping to prevent erosion and providing soil stabilization. Vetiver oil has a rich, exotic, complex aroma that is used extensively in perfumes. Due to Vetiver essential oil’s calming and grounding aroma, it is an ideal oil to use in massage therapy. It can also be rubbed on the feet before bedtime to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
doTERRA Premium Frankincense essential oil is a proprietary blend of resins from four species of Boswellia trees, Boswellia carterii, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia papyrifera, and Boswellia frereana. Considered the ‘king of oils’, Frankincense has extraordinary health benefits when used topically or taken internally.*
Cold pressed from the peel, Wild Orange is one of doTERRA’s top selling essential oils due to its energizing aroma and multiple health benefits.* High in limonene, Wild Orange possesses stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal to support healthy immune system function when used internally.* It can be used as a daily surface cleaner throughout the home. Diffusing Wild Orange will energize and uplift the atmosphere while freshening the air. Wild Orange enhances any essential oil blend with a fresh, sweet, refreshing aroma.
The high menthol content of the doTERRA Peppermint oil sets it apart from others when it comes to quality—making it one of the best-selling favorites among doTERRA essential oils. Skip the caffeine and inhale Peppermint the next time you need a pick-me-up.
Diffuse two drops of each during focus times.
You can also apply 1 drop each to the palm of your hand then rub on the back of the neck and the bottom of the big toe (brain reflex point). Or you can make a homemade roller bottle for easier access and multiple use. (make with 5 drops each and top off with carrier oil)
Focus Blend: IN TUNE
Paying attention and staying on task is an important part of effective study. InTune, a proprietary blend of uplifting and earthy aromas, is delightful when used while working or studying. This combination of Amyris, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lime, Ylang Ylang, Hawaiian Sandalwood, and Roman Chamomile essential oils is high in limonene and α pinene. These two main chemical compounds are calming. The aroma of Ylang Ylang essential oil is relaxing, uplifting, and harmonizing. Packaged in a convenient roller bottle, InTune fits easily into a purse or pocket and is easy to apply when needed.
Apply to forehead and temples 2x day as needed.
Probiotic Complex: PB ASSIST
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is approximately 25 feet long and is responsible for digesting and absorbing the nutrients in the foods you eat, while also helping eliminate waste products from your body. Beyond these important functions, your GI tract, particularly the intestines, also performs very important immune functions in the body. A healthy intestinal tract is critical for optimal digestive function and immune system support.
Primary Benefits
- Promotes a positive balance and proliferation of beneficial bacteria*
- Maintains healthy intestinal microflora balance*
- Supports healthy functioning of the digestive and immune systems*
- Supports the health of the GI tract, particularly the intestines and colon*
- Helps support optimal metabolism and absorption of food*
Take 2 capsules in the morning on an empty stomach.
These are some excellent natural options to help your kids stay focused when they are studying for a test, doing homework or even at school, if roller bottles are allowed. I would recommend trying Thinker if your child is in K-7 and In Tune if you have an older child in 8th or higher. Though anyone can use Thinker and anyone can use In Tune, they are made with different oil belnds. If one doesn’t quite seem to work as well as you would like it to, try the other.
If you are not part of the doTERRA family yet but would like to try some oils, this is a perfect time for you to jump in! If you place a 150PV order by 9/30/22, you get a free membership for 1 year. You qualify for 25% off retail pricing, you can earn FREE products and you have access to me and my Facebook Education page 24/7.
If you have any questions, I am happy to help!
