Is it normal for kids to be this hyper???

Question

I have 3 kids. One girl age 7 who is the quiet one.....she's the one we never have a problem with. One girl age 7 (she's my step daughter) who is a tomboy and my son who is 6. My step daughter and my son run through the house yelling...screaming....all the time!! They are just playing i guess.....they have their share of fights too of course. They just seem to drive me nuts!!! I grew up an only child so i am used to having to play alone and it being quiet....etc...like my daughter is.....she's in her room playing on the computer and the other 2 are running around like wild animals. I wish sometimes that they could be more like her....I know that's not possible. They all have their own personalitlies but other than taking xanax what can i do to help myself be used to the noise and wild playing??

i was a loner and now i own a business.....i never was molested & not addicted to myspeace either....butt head!

This is to the first response.

I try to give them activites....they have their own art closet even...They just have SO much energy. My step daughter does have ADHD and takes meds. for it....still trying to figure out the dosages with her though.....we just got her started on meds.

As for the "quiet one" she doesnt sit on the computer for more than 30 min. at a time then she has to go do something else. I dont just leave her back there and let the computer babysit her.

Answer 1

i have 4 boys, thier all hyper, its normal

but dont incorage it, cut down on suger if your kids are very hyperactive and keep them active, dont let them sit and play on the playstation all day. get them outside, will make is easyer for yoou

Answer 2

yes, this is normal behavior for children. the key is to teach them to calm down. make rules and stick with it like no running or screaming in the house. noise and running was meant for the park or outside. i have been to people's house who lets their kids make all the noise and mess they want and i don't know how they can be sane. just because they are kids and behaving like kids does not mean u r powerless. u have choices u r the adult and they are the kids.

everyday or a couple of times a week after school take them to the park for about 1 hour just so they can scream their heads off and release energy and maybe when they come home they might be a little more relaxed.

watch what u r feeding them because sugar makes u more hyper.

Answer 3

I think most things kids have a tendancy to do are "normal". Normal doesn't necessarily mean acceptable, however. I think there are 2 parts to this:

1. Set reasonable limits about things you can control

and

2. Let go of the rest

I think setting limits and teaching them that "we don't scream in the house, let's use indoor voices" can be a good thing. Let them (or 'make' them) play outside to burn off some of that energy.

Definitely monitor their sugar (and other food) intake for a week or so and see if there is a connection. Sometimes food allergies can make children "hyper". Sugar is a stimulant and most people behave more "energetically" when they consume it. ;-) I'll never forget a time before I had children, I was in the food court and a mom with two VERY rowdy boys was ordering lunch. She kept reprimanding them and asking, "why can't you settle down" and then she ordered them Mountain Dew with their lunch. I was thinking, "DUH, super dose of caffeine and sugar, no wonder!!!".

Lastly, all kids are hyper once in a while so remember if #1 and #2 aren't working "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em"! Works for me! ;-)

Allison Marie Saad (mother of 8 + 1 stepson)
http://healthynatural.myarbonne.com

Answer 4

Change their diet. Only healthy foods and no caffeine drinks.

I have a hunch they are drinking quite a few sodas for their small bodies.

Plan on it being very difficult for awhile during the transition to a better diet...they will resist your efforts. You are the a parent and parenting is the most important job in the world. The rewards for good parenting are also great and last a lifetime

Answer 5

Ok, it's very normal. The other one might have a problem. It's not healthy for a child to be sitting on a computer all day and not letting energy out!

Run, Run, Run!

Answer 6

I believe they are just being kids, there were 6 of us and we were always arguing with one another we were always out side playing(we grew up on a farm so we had a lot of room to play out doors)
send them out side let them burn there energy, then they will be a little more calm. if that doesn't work then I'm sorry! Good luck!

Answer 7

yes it is ...i have many cousins who act the same way ...yelling screaming, jumping ,running,,acting like maniacs...i guess when kids get together they just let loose...and i think school has a lot to do with it..they see the way other kids behave...monkey see monkey do ...especially at that age....it is probably a phase and they will grow out of it with time....as far as being use to the noise and wildness...get ear puffs!!!..lol...i don't think any one can adapt to the loudness of children!

Answer 8

sucs to be you. Try yoga, classical music... calming teas... keep yourself calm and make them take couch time once everyday. That is a time that everyone goes on couch to do nothing. No talking. No games. Nothing. It is a good exercise in teaching kids and adults to stop and allow themselves some still time. My household does this and it really stops the hum drum and you realize that in the big picture it is all ok

Answer 9

i dont think there is anything you can do..why dont you make activites for them to do instead of running around and screaming like that. make it fun and easy and something with you so that you can enjoy them too. even baking is fun or if that doesnt work make them go outside so that you cannot hear them lol. Outside meaning the backyard! So they are safe!

Answer 10

get them into activities to run off that energy.
Soccer is a great sport for that!!!
Sounds to me like they don't get enough exercise. SOme kids are just high energy and need more stimulation.