Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tips and Techniques on How to Deal With Hyperactive Children

By Jennifer Poultson


Children, who are hyperactive, are most of the time impatient and get distracted very easily. They are likely difficult to pay attention to task, like to run around and do not sit in one place. These hyperactive children are sometimes hard to control and stop from doing things that may lead to some troubles.

Hyperactive children are mostly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder or ADHD. In order to help you on how to deal with hyperactive children, you may consider the following suggestions:

Green leafy vegetables and fruits are great food for children especially those with ADHD. This will help them become more alert and attentive. According to various researches, excessive taking of sweet and salty foods and drinks can boost children hyperactivity.

It is very essential to keep in mind that an ingredient red dye #40 can also affect childrens hyperactivity. Examples of the products that may contain red dye #40 are powdered drink mixes, cereals, crackers, and candies. See to it that you properly checked the label before purchasing these kinds of foods for the hyperactive children. These are not advisable especially for those with ADHD.

3. Letting the children choose the rewards they can get after doing a certain task is a very effective method in dealing with hyperactive children. This technique will effectively motivate them to do the tasks assigned to them.

4. Children always need support and so much more for hyperactive children. Support them in most of they do as long as it will not cause trouble to others. Show them that you love and care for them as this will help improve their behavior. This is also another effective way of dealing with hyperactive children.

5. As much as possible try to be calm at all times especially when the children starts to cry and scream. Do not say things that you think can frighten them or it may worsen the situation. Instead, talk to them in a heartening way and ask them to be calm so that you can help them solve their problems. Make sure not to give long explanation as children that are hyper only hear few words. Just tell exactly what you want to impart and remember to get to the point. Be strong but remain calm in order to get the desired attitude you want them to give you.

6. Let children explore and meet their maximum potential. Never compare the children with others. This will only cause embarrassment and affect their self esteems.

Impose some rules and regulations in order to discipline the children. These rules must be clear and easy to understand and follow. Provide penalties to those children who disobey the rules. Example of penalties can be rewards that will not be receive or dessert that cannot be eaten. Explain the rules to the children clearly so everything will be effective right away.

If children see what you do, they may want to imitate you especially if they see some positive results of what you did. Become a role model to them and show them good deeds that you want them to also do.

If in case the above suggestions are not yet sufficient or effective in dealing with hyperactive children, there are some natural remedies that are safe and effective in treating hyperactivity amongst children. Homeopathic remedies and herbal remedies are examples of these natural remedies that are safe and effective.




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