"Why does he do that?" I asked myself that question at least a dozen times each day, and I'm sure you have too. Why can't he behave? Why can't he try harder and concentrate on his school work? Have you ever considered that perhaps your child doesn't sit still, concentrate and focus because he can't .not because he won't. Believe me when I tell you that your child's short attention span and need for constant motion is not something within his control. Telling him to 'concentrate' and 'sit still' is worthless and punishing him for his inability to do so is counterproductive. Recent scientific research has uncovered that hyperactive, fidgety, unfocused children are that way because their brains operate differently from those of a more normal, calm and focused person. Does this mean that there is something wrong with my child's brain? Yes, and no. Your child's brain does operate a bit differently from the brain of a calmer and more rational counterpart - I'll explain how in a moment- but the situation can be remedied. How exactly is my child's brain different? In order for you to fully understand why your child beh...