baby sitting and nephew very hyper ideas to calm him down?

Question

im going to be baby sitting my nephew in a couple day..and hes VERY hyper..he likes to run around..and "play fight" with me alot..i give him the tv,toys,paint, and they all keep him busy for about 10mins .........so and if i spank him he laughs and i do it to hard he crys...and if i give him the firm NO! he just look at me and then starts playing again..any ideas on what should keep him busy/calm him down he just turned 3

Answer 1

take him outside to play at a park or swimming pool. Then maybe some of that energy will wear off. If that doesn't work give him a dose of catnip and kava kava , from the health food store.

Answer 2

I have two VERY busy little guys and your best hope is exercise. Take him outside or to the park if it is early in the day and chase him around. Make him run, jump, climb until he is worn out. If you will not be arriving until right before bed, do NOT encourage any rough-housing or activity.
As for discipline, his reaction would indicate that spanking will not work. As for not listening, he's calling your bluff. If you say NO, mean it! Go over to him, repeat the no and the what (No, do not take the DVDs off the shelf) and then physically make him stop, remove the No from his hands and move him to somewhere else. Move him to something that is a Yes and play with him. It usually takes kids about 2 minutes to call us on "couch-parenting" (when you say something to them from across the room). He will really like it if you do something that he doesn't usually get to do, make cookies, have him help make dinner, grab some scissors (his mom will probably have some kid scissors somewhere) and make yarn spiders or construction paper towns etc. Don't expect much more than 10-20 minutes of an activity unless it involves some movement (like stirring, or wiggling). If you can't leave, turn on some music and dance dance dance. Good luck

Answer 3

Please don't spank him! It's really just teaching him that "hitting" is ok! Try just focusing on the positive things he does and he'll do more positive things! It works a lot better too!
My 3 year old has a very short attention span so I know where you're coming from! Try turning on the sprinklers and let him run around in his bathing suit. My son also likes to water plants. Find him a cheap watering can (Target has a cheap one) and let him water the plants or trees. Sidewalk chalk is great too! If you're able to be outside and don't mind him getting dirty, try fingerpaints...make a game out of EVERYTHING! He will think life is great and you'll have a blast with him!
By way of calming him down...Try reading him a book. Make up silly songs about him or things you did that day! Have him sing his favorite song to you.
Make sure you tell him in advance what will be happening throughout the day. He will know what to expect and things may run a little smoother for you! Kids at that age are very curious and want to know the world around them. Listen to him and what he'd like to do, and go from there! Good luck and have fun!!!!

Answer 4

Advice 1: take him somewhere it is OK to be hyper, let him run off steam and tire himself out. Parks, fields, sports halls etc is good for that.
Advice 2: Never give any sugary food or drinks. That will only make him more hyper.
Advice 3: Try to reduce the number of stimulants to make it easier to focus on on thing at the time
Advice 4: never use spanking or violence towards him. He will only get more hyper. Try to be gentle and speak with a soft voice.
Advice 5: tell yourself that you will be able to enjoy a coffee, beer, book or whatever when you have finished the babysitting.
Be patient, good luck.

Answer 5

It would not sound unusual. At 4 months, doggies commonly and labs in particular are going to be veeeeeeerrry energetic, and a 4 month previous lab is probable teething. The kennel is a stable thought, and you will desire to look at it as a life like gadget truly than a final ditch answer. i could advise signing her up for "puppy kindergarten" classification at your community humane society; it's going to provide her a stable threat to socialize with different canines, (which has continually calmed my doggies down,) and you will get some stable perception from the instructor into what makes her tick. additionally, on the same time as she may be somewhat youthful yet for long walks, you are able to attempt taking her for plenty of 10 to fifteen minute walks on a daily basis.

Answer 6

Most hyper acting kids have one thing that calms them. My son was hyperactive and puzzles calmed him down. I suggest puzzles and coloring books. Sometimes junk food and sweets will effect how a hyperactive child acts. So while in your care you might want to limit juices, sodas, junk food and sweets and see if that helps. Make sure he can go outside and run off some of that energy, or take him to a park.

Answer 7

3 year olds are difficult...with a short attention span. start off with some boisterous activities, dancing, running...then slowly move to calmer activites..from art work together...then maybe looking at books together. while you're transitioning to quiter activities, play some soothing music in the background. another thing i would do is have activities planned and ready, so that when he's done with one thing, clean up together to move on to the next fun thing. if you're just looking for activities to do together, here are some:
1. take a walk. collect leaves, rocks...come home and glue them on to paper
2. make playdough or gak together
3. fill bucket up with water. have little items ready. see what sinks or floats
4. play some music and dance together

Answer 8

The games is in finding what he likes.