how do you get your child not to be wild and hiper?

Question

all the time , my boy jumps and runs and never sits still. how do you get rid of all that energy. he never sleeps. help

Answer 1

cut out all sugar in his diet except natural sugars like in friut. it really works.

Answer 2

Well, hyper activity is usually the effect of not being stimulated enough, or not being able to find the right hobbie that draws his attention. Even though he looks happy doing alot of hyper active things, You notice he is off the wall because he is not sticking to the same thing. He may not be sleeping because that need hasn't been fullfilled.
It's a matter of finding what he enjoys most, and harvesting it.. Cultivating what you likes to do, but not badgering him about it either. Maybe an after school activity, they start really early now.
They have young karate which will make him tired, and able to rest more easily, it doesn't harm kids, and doesn't teach them violence like most people think it does, just the opposite.
That's just one idea, there's many out there. there's little leagues, an other sports out there. If you dont have the time, Partner or take turns with another parent to do some activities that involve leaving the house... He'll calm down in school too, knowing he needs to save his energy for later, eventually.

Attention seeking is another reason kids are hyperactive. If you pay attention to him when he's being hyperactive only, he will keep doing it. There is also being hyper because he doesn't want to listen, he wants to do the opposite of waht you say, which happens in kids that feel they are being uncool by listening to mommy or daddy, which is no ones fault, it happens sometime, especially from school. They pick i up for other kids at school that have older sisters and brothers, that tell them that....

It depends on your child, but either way, after school activities, always helps, just be involved, it's always important to be involved...but dont take over, dont get in the way of teachers, or trainers, it embarrasses the child.

Answer 3

If he's not already get him into a running sport. Have the schedule run before supper if possible. The combo of high energy output followed by a good meal will put him away and mellow him out for a couple of hours before bedtime.

Also, any sleep distractions should be removed from his room. Things like computers, tv's stereos, etc can captivate, as we know, and keep a kids brain going, even while craving sleep.

If this all fails, check with your family doctor and perhaps an herbalist for a non-prescription possibility.

Answer 4

I have 5 boys........THIS IS NORMAL!!!!!! Alot of outdoor play...group sports that are active like soccer. I think boys go from crawling, to taking their first steps to running. My12 and 13 year old have finally learned to walk LOL. It is so normal so stop listening to those telling you that he isnt or to put him on drugs. If he is eating an excessive amount of sugar then you could cut that down. No soft drinks especially mountain dew whoa that stuff makes kids high. And as far as sleep well he clearly doesnt need that much. My 4 year old sleeps 8 hours a night and all my boys stopped napping by 1 1/2. One positive thing about boys is when they are sick you can really tell because they stop moving and sleep alot. He is perfectly normal just find ways for him to burn this energy.

Answer 5

Your boy is wild and hyper because he is a boy ! He is not naughty , nor does he need drugs ,he's just an energetic child.Although he may be annoying , it is alot better to have a wild child than a lethargic,sick child.I have 3 boys and a girl and they all love going wild and I rarely stop them at home because thats what being a kid is all about.
However , if this behaviour includes massive tantrums or emotional problems then maybe take him to a doctor/naturopath to eliminate any possible allergies etc.

Answer 6

Provide him with lots of physical activities (ever think of getting a trampoline), also lay strict rules about when it is ok to run around and jump etc.

What we do with our oldest son is having him do something like push-ups, sit-ups or jumping jacks when he is still full of energy after it is time to settle down. He loves it ( I wouldn't make him do it if he didn't) it gets rid of whatever out burst he is having at the moment, and it's good excersize.

Good luck

Answer 7

Mine sometimes has issues sleeping, soon as he is still for 2 minutes, he is out. I have issues with him being violent at school, and thinking he can do what ever he wants, and he gets so mad that OMG, no one can stop him. He is only 8. This has been going on for years. We are going to every Doctor to find help. I wish you well. But when he was younger, I did used to run him around. Tire him out. And if he sat still for 2 min, and not say a word, boom. Out like a light.

Answer 8

I had SO MANY students who acted just like this. They ate junk food every day, plopped in front of the TV after school and stayed up too late because they didn't get enough exercise to tire them out. I'm not saying that you do this to your son, but maybe you could take some extra time this week to make sure his food is healthy and fresh, kick him outside all afternoon and evening, and put him to bed early. Seriously, kicking him outside will do wonders for his energy level. Something about playing outside drains kids of their energy. You can try karate or another organized sport, or just get him interested in playing pick-up games of soccer or basketball. Anything, just keep him going hard, and he will get tired and go to sleep. Oh, yeah, and turn the TV off. That means you too! It will be worth it! Kudos for looking for solutions.

Answer 9

He may grow out of it but give him something that he can focus on like an activity that he likes. He may be doing it for attention, but this kind of thing is extremely common. Medicine would be a last resort but don't worry about that for a long time. My brother was like that when we were kids so one day our Mom got him a gameboy and Poof! He would even write about it at school and it would calm him down alot. There are many alternatives.

Answer 10

Solution? Deep pressure and heavy work. Start with some intense movement like roughhousing, flipping him upside down, spinning (allow child to control), etc. 2-3 minutes. Then follow up with pushing and pulling activities, carrying, jumping, squishing between two couch cushions, jumping and crashing, joint compressions (hold above and below joint and give slight pressure pushing the two bones together), massage firmly down arms and legs, etc. Make it a part of the routine. In a gorcery store? Have him carry something heavy, or push the cart with you resisting a little if it is not full. Dinner time? Have him wash the table, set it, push the chairs in, etc. Bed time? Have him pull you to the bedroom. Have a pillow fight being sure to get good DEEP pressure to his gut, back, and head. Squeeze him with the pillow after he lays down. Use a heavy blanket. Morning? Start him some big hugs and cuddle time in the rocker. Have him pull door open against you resisting. Have him carry milk to table. etc, etc, etc. Start out intense and over time you can start decreasing the intensity. Above all, give him opportunity to move! When he HAS to sit still, give him something little to fidget with, do joint compressions, give lots of big hugs and back rubs, etc.


Sleep? Try this routine beginning 30 minutes before bed -- It works wonders to help kids get asleep and stay asleep (suggest to begin with 10-15 minutes heavy work if he is really wound up before bedtime)...

Encourage a bath at night, run warm DEEP water with dissolved Epsom salts (2-3 drops lavender oil are optional), play calming music

Bring son in bathroom in – Rub his body with a dry washcloth or towel

Have him get in tub – Use a rough washcloth or loofa to wash

Brush teeth

Follow with lotion massage – looking for lots of deep touch which is calming and will help him settle down for the night

Unplug music and bring to room—Plug it in here and let it play all night

Have him push or pull you to bedroom, pull open door with you resisting hard

Jump for 1 minute, or have a quick pillow fight, getting good deep pressure to his head and gut areas – Make it predictable (e.g. 5 to gut, 5 to back, etc.)

Get in bed, squish him with pillow for 1-2 minutes

Plug in the family routine here, if you read books, do prayers, etc.


Good luck. They are challenging, but dealing with it now will keep it from affecting his development and learning in the future.

Answer 11

I have a stepson that had the same type of symptoms and more. He was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. Our doctor put him on ritalin and it helped the symptoms, but it had alot of bad side affects. There are alot more meds now I would take him in to the doc and have him checked. My stepson is 25 now and a few years ago started developing symptoms of O.D.D. much much worse than A.D.H.D. to evryone around him. Good Luck and try to keep your SANITY for it can be difficult.