Hyperactive kids?

Question

How common it is for boys to be hyperactive? My son is 3.5 yrs & is very impulsive. He cant wait for anything.

Answer 1

There seems to be at least 1 or 2 kids in every classroom that have trouble sitting still for long. Seems like you are the mother of one of them?
I just wanted to share with you the success story of a very wise friend of mine. Her son had real trouble at school with impulsive behaviour. He had TONS of energy. She enroled him in the local swimming club and DIFFERENT CHILD!
With his excess energy spent on swimming every morning (yes every morning!) he concentrates and listens to the teacher. He is also less inclined to do those 'silly' acts that he used to get into trouble for.
I really wish that instead of prescribing drugs for our hyperactive kids, doctors would first prescribe lots and lots of exercise. Then try the drugs if it doesnt work, but I suspect most of the time it would! Doesnt matter what sport - swimming, athletics, basketball -whatever eats up some of that excess energy.
All the best to you.

Answer 2

boys are VERY entergetic! They are VERY impulsive! Most men are too! I am a 43 yr old man who is ADHD (they don't call it hyperactive anymore)I was on all the drugs as a child, and had a very traumatic life because of it. Dr's are very quick to diagnose ADHD now, and this is very alarming. without family history od adhd, or some type of trauma, it is VERY hard to be accurate with this diagnosis. it has been estimated that 10 million children are on adhd medication, and over half of them are misdiagnosed.Be extremely careful when you take this train of thought, it could have life long ramifications for your son. w/o going on, and on 4-ever, here's a couple of ideas I know can be of help. First, a CORRECT diet is very important ie; no-NO sugar. No caffine, low starches, and lots of fruits, and dark vegtables, NO COKES! second, extreme exercise, not just his normal, but a regimented schedule of intense exercise, when a male cousin of mine would start to be too excited, his mom would make him run laps around their house until he was calmed down. She learned how to recognize his mood swings earkier, and earlier, and the running worked, and he would go back to playing pretty much normally. third, you need an unbiased comfidant. someone, an older parent? you can unload your anxieties with so you don't take it out on your son, or make him feel inferior, or develop low self esteem because he thinks you think something is wrong with him. The internet IS NOT where you can find this! try someone from church, or school, and finally, PATIENCE! you need to NOW make yourself develop a huge amount of patience, and not over worry about him all the time. the old saying "boys will be boys" is really true, and w/o any disorders boys are a handful! Pray a lot, and you guys will be fine. Good luck, and God Bless you, and your family. Merry Christmas!

Answer 3

I have a 21/2 grandson and is so ready to go outside when gets up in the morning. If you have a big yard get a trampoline, outdoor play equipment, swing set or just a plain ball. Let your child play and run for about 2hrs, have plenty of water. Get him in for a bath, lunch and nap. He
should sleep for at least 2hrs. When he wakes up have snacks (no sugar) relax read with him. Let him see 1 favorite movie, no longer than 2hrs. If you see that he is getting hyper, start bringing out the crayons and have him draw for a while, then bring the blocks out. An air punching bag is good, I got one for children for 3 bucks, he had so much fun letting out all that energy. Always have him exercise and have him busy, you'll see that he will finally settle down and will let you enjoy a good movie or so. Give him a reward and always praise him.

Answer 4

He's only 3 and half of COURSE he can't wait for anything that doesn't make him hyperactive, that makes him a NORMAL 3 1/2 year old.

Answer 5

He is a normal 3 1/2yr old boy, but things you need to watch is that him being a normal little boy is that him being very active doesn't affect his learning ability & social skills

Answer 6

HA, my kid is 2 is two and is VERY hyperactive and whiny! I dont do anything except hide!

Answer 7

YOU can change that by starting him as a preschool in an enviorment were he can see that other's take there time to do things

Answer 8

yes! expecially boys.

i am a 13 year old girl, and i am like this ALL the time, lol =)!

Answer 9

Just cut down the sugar and junk food in his diet, that should help him.

Answer 10

all boys seem to be that way.I have 2 that are adhd