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Calming
Tips For Hyperactive Children
by Jeannine Virtue
Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just
settle down?!" phrase well, and likely use it on a regular basis.
There are a number of tips to help parents settle their hyperactive child
down. These quick tips and relaxation techniques take the same amount of
time as yelling and scolding but produce incredibly different results in
hyperactive children.
Quick Calming Tips:
Try quick tips to calm a hyperactive child down during temper outbursts or
unusually rowdy days. These calming tips are not novel to adults by any
stretch. How many times have you heard "Take a deep breath and count
to 10" or "Calgon, take me away." What works for big people
works for little people as well.
- Deep breathing is one of the simplest ways to calm the body. Teach your
children to take deep breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth)
when they begin to feel frustrated and out of control. Parents, you do
this too!
- Draw a warm salt bath or bubble bath to wash away the hyperactive
child's stresses of the day.
- Take your hyperactive child for a walk or send them around the block on
their own if they are old enough. Not only does walking burn off excess
energy, the repetitive thump, thump, thump of feet hitting pavement brings
the mind back into focus.
- Give your hyperactive child a mini-massage. Touch is very important to
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder children. Massaging their
temples, giving a shoulder rub or lightly running your fingers through
their hair can calm children quickly.
- Put together a "Boredom Box" that provides creative outlets
for your hyperactive child. Fill this box or plastic storage bin with
paint sets, coloring books, crossword puzzles, modeling clay, jewelry
making kits and other artistic areas of interest. Hyperactive children
bore easily and their fast spinning minds need extra stimulation. In the
absence of nothing better to do, hyperactive children will lean on their
own devises and you don't want them doing that. Better that they draw than
set the cat on fire...
The quick-fix calming techniques work to sooth the hyperactive child after
they already became too stressed or active. There are also techniques that
parents can teach their hyperactive children to help them get the
"stuff" out before it builds up and explodes.
Create a calming home environment:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder children have difficulty
remaining calm in a hectic environment. Clearing the clutter and taking a
"less is more" approach to decorating can reduce the sensory
overload on Attention Deficit and hyperactive children.
The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder child's bedroom especially
should be free of clutter. Use plastic bins to organize and store all
those precious little plastic treasures (that we adults commonly refer to
as "junk") and small toys. Open the curtains to provide natural
lighting. Keep posters and wall hangings to a minimum. Paint the child's
bedroom in calming muted colors instead of bright primary colors.
Follow a Routine:
All children thrive in homes that provide routines, consistency and
structure. Attention Deficit and hyperactive children especially need
structure and schedules to feel secure in their surroundings. For these
children, a more "military" approach to routines works better.
Waking up, eating meals, doing homework, and bed times should all occur at
about the same time every day, with few surprises to upset the Attention
Deficit or hyperactive child.
A Place to Relax:
If at all possible, find a space in the house to designate as a relaxation
space. It does not have to be a large space but it does need to be away
from high activity areas. This little corner (or even a portion of a
walk-in closet) can have a beanbag chair and a few books, coloring books
or other quiet time activities.
Encourage your child to go to this space when they become angry or out of
control, but never make this a place of punishment. This special spot in
the house is a positive place where they can go to settle down, sort
things out or just hang out when they need to be alone.
Journaling:
For the child who is old enough to write, journaling is an excellent way
to untangle frazzled minds and get things off their chest. This technique
allows hyperactive children to spill their internal stresses outside
themselves and onto paper.
Develop a daily habit of having your child write a page or two, depending
on their age, about anything that comes to mind. They can write "I
hate school, the dog just drooled, the baby's crying is driving me
crazy..." - whatever comes to mind. Eventually, they will get to the
guts of what is going on inside them. Then rumple or tear the paper up and
throw it away.
These private internal thoughts are not for you or anyone else to read,
ever. Please respect their privacy and let them know they can write
anything down without fear of reprimand.
Taking a mini-vacation with Guided Imagery:
Guided imagery is a powerful relaxation tool for hyperactive children that
pulls their focus to positive thoughts, all the while encouraging
creativity in your child. You can check out books on this technique at
your local library if you want further information on the subject.
Last, but certainly not least, diet:
Some parents find that reducing or eliminating sugar from the diet goes a
long way in calming the hyperactive child. If your child is a finicky
eater, you will need to supplement the diet to make sure your Attention
Deficit or hyperactive child has the fuels needed for his body to function
well.
Starting the day out with a healthy breakfast balanced with proteins, fats
and carbohydrates is important. An egg sandwich, peanut butter toast and
fresh fruit, protein shakes and fresh fruit smoothies are great ways to
start the day for Attention Deficit and hyperactive children.
Sugar cereals are quick and convenient but should not be used as a
breakfast mainstay. Fruit juices are high in calories and sugar and not
recommended for children, especially those with Attention Deficit or
hyperactivity. Instead of juice or sodas, get in the habit of offering
plain old H2O. With plenty of bottled waters that offer fruit flavors and
vitamin enhancements, getting your children hydrated is easier now than
ever before.
___________________
Jeannine Virtue is a freelance journalist and mother of an
Attention Deficit son. Visit the Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center at
http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com
for information about treating Attention Deficit Disorder without the use
of Ritalin or other ADHD medications. |
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