How to deal with a restless child

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

“I can't sit still, I want to spin all day

And jump around the room

Run, jump, somersault, And spin and laugh, So why should you scold me?

Sergey Mikhalkov

Rereading the lines of this children's poem, one cannot help but smile! However, the parents of such restless kids sometimes do not laugh at all …

Such children cannot and do not want to engage in their own development, since they cannot sit still and focus on one thing. They seem to have a motor that constantly turns them on!

But maybe your fidget just needs a special approach? Here are some simple rules for parents of overly active children.

Rules for Fidget Parents

Daily regime

First of all, think carefully about the child's day regimen. Try to keep it in line with the daily routine in kindergarten (if the baby is attending it). It is very important that he himself understands when he needs to wake up, when to go for a walk, etc.

Your attention, communication and tactile contact are the most important thing for a baby.

Full parental attention

Your attention, communication and tactile contact are the most important thing for a baby. Try during the day to find as many reasons as possible to praise the little one, and also do not forget to hug, kiss, iron. Mom's touch has a calming effect, so try to give the little fidget a general massage every day.

Games and activities

Parents need to consider their child's active temperament when it comes to activities and games.

• So, it is advisable to conduct all classes in the first half of the day, since after lunch it is more difficult to concentrate.
• Among all the variety, choose only one early development method and practice it.
• When your kid is creative (draws, sculpts, makes appliques), be near him. Help your child and control the process, gently guiding him towards the end result.
• Interrupt games and activities as often as possible by charging - fidgets definitely need motor discharge.
• Use the full power of educational games. A variety of constructors and didactic games - mosaics, loto, puzzles will help the child to be attentive and learn to concentrate.
• Praise your baby for his accomplishments and don't expect too much from him. So what if he can't paint the house and not get out of the coloring lines? But he longs to be creative and tries very hard!

Carrot and stick

Be flexible, use a system of rewards and punishments that is the same for all family members. The child should know that his parents will ask him for his misdeeds, and will reward him for good behavior and discipline.

It is very important to learn to control yourself and not to yell at the child, and even more so not to raise a hand on him! After all, aggressive behavior of adults will cause reciprocal aggression in the baby, he will become even more agitated.

The calmness and poise of parents is the best example to follow!

Calm, only calm

Try to create a calm atmosphere at home. And the calmness and poise of parents is the best example to follow!

Protect your baby from overwork, do not overload him with difficult activities and overactive games. You should not watch TV and listen to dynamic music before going to bed - this will only have a child. And be sure to watch your sleep, because children need to get enough sleep.

Plans and instructions

Inform your child about your plans. If you decide to cook dinner, do the cleaning or go to the store, warn the little helper about this. And then ask for his help: give the baby a specific task and clear instructions for its implementation. Let his excessive energy be directed in the right direction!

Choice

Do not force the child into a rigid framework - every person, even a small one, should always have a choice. Do not forget to ask his opinion: what to play, where to go, what to wear? If the fidget wants everything at once, then firmly say: "Excellent, but everything is in order."

It would be useful for the child to find an occupation in which he is well versed, able to improve and thanks to which he becomes more self-confident.

Perhaps it is worth signing up for a sports or dance section, for swimming or karate … Then the unbridled energy of your baby will find a way out and hyperactivity will be removed as if by hand!