hi, my son is only 17months old but he has mre energy than any of the other kids his age that he goes to daycare with, he doesn't have day naps, and he doesn't go to sleep until about 8.30 pm, during the day he tears around running, jumping, climbing and yelling screaming (not in a crying way just an excited i have heaps of energy to get out kind of way), at night he sleeps for a couple of hours before waking up to play for an hour then getting back to sleep, waking up etc until about 6am. he loves playing with older children around 2-4, because he can jump on them an play rough with them, he's not very nice to smaller babies or kids older than 4, and always snatches toys and screams and pulls hair pinches etc, we use timeout consistently but he just screams for the two minutes he's in there (been using the minute per year) and as soon as he's out he's off again, is it normal for this age or should i seek proffessional help?
2007-02-01 22:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by jarellsmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
hi, thanks for your fast answers!! he has never had juice, lollies, chocolate, icecream his whole life, he only drinks water and milk, eats weetbix(without sugar) and fruit and veg all day with a sandwich or fruit yoghurt at lunch and meat and potato (unsalted) at dinner, we are pretty strict with his food and drink intake always have been, he goes to daycare from 9-3 monday to friday i stay there with him most days, he runs around outside on the playground all day, at night he doesnt play with his toys but just plays.. with his pillow his duvet or runs around in circles on the bed, we have a dog who he loves playig with and also an outside playhouse and a 5acre property which he runs around in and on until dinner when we get home from daycare. i refuse to put him on any drugs, so any helpful advice wothout assupmtions as to what i feed him or how much he gets to play would be nice! thanks
2007-02-02 06:28:16 · update #1
it is not unusual... an 18month old child does not grasp the concept of sharing, so the play with youger kids is fairly normal, you just need to encourage the sharing aspect of play!... as for the time out... my son (4) used to scream right through his time outs, if he did he would get another straight after until he calmed down... now when he has a time out he will scream for a minute or so, but he knows the "rules" now, he dosnt get out of time out until he sits down and calms right down.... we dont have many time outs anymore!!!
my boy is quite hyper and always has been since he could crawl... i do not think it is a bad thing, but you need to set the boundries on his behaviour and stick to them,.... they soon learn
good luck xx
2007-02-01 22:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by superloopy70 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with him he just needs more to do. Does he go outside alot if not he needs to, Think about it 50 years ago there was no such thing as ADD or ADHD those kids had things to do all day and never a dull moment. Take him to the parks or the beach. If you can get a Dog get one nothing small, But a kid friendly Golden Retriever or Lab These dogs are often great with kids and are full of energy to weir him out. and also give him some responsibility it's never to early for children to have chores just simple things.
And the being mean thing It's called discipline teach him that being mean to anything is WRONG and there are punishments for it real life is real life no better time to teach this
2007-02-02 05:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal Blue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although a certain amount of hyperactivity is to be expected in a child his age, if it is interfering with his ability to socialize with other children he is probably overstimulated. Work in enough "down time" during the day (and especially an hour or so before bedtime) to encourage quiet play and relaxation. I would also suggest that he not be allowed to play with his toys in the middle of the night. Once he is able to relax you will also see less difficult behavior when you punish him. Good luck!
2007-02-01 22:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is something you will want to consult with your doctor on, he is just a little too active, with little sleep.
As for the time out. It's two minutes of being quiet. So you might want to leave him in the corner until he can be quiet for the two mintues.
2007-02-02 00:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by wondermom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
me and my fiance had the same problem he is really active and the sleeping schedule was bad to. we took him to the doctors and they told us put half water in his juices that could be the problem. i never knew how much sugar was in his juice until talking to his doctor. now hes calmer i mean hes still 2 and has tantrums and a little hyper but thats normal for toddlers. but atleast we have him on a sleeping schedule. so try diluting your childs juices and see if that works.
2007-02-02 01:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by mommy2brandon14212 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that his diet might be improved. More good food, and less junk. You do not want to drug him, but it would be nice if he could settle down to slightly lower gear. Professional help is probably a mis-nomer. Malpractice is the only kind we have.
2007-02-01 22:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he does seem to be overactive. And more than that, his actions are not very pleasant.
Your best bet is to check with his pediatritian.
Sounds like you could use some relief. Good luck.
2007-02-01 22:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
M y niece is totally the same way we took her to the Doc and she has ADHD sounds like he has it too. It stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. you can yahoo search adhd symtoms.
2007-02-02 00:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by alidan1984 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you have a problem in your hands-go seek professional help before he becomes incorrigible.
2007-02-01 22:36:14 · answer #9 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wow i think u better consult a doctor... it's better that way.
2007-02-01 22:35:19 · answer #10 · answered by snowynite19 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋