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Overactive children can be a headache for parents. Here are some ways to calm them down.

Steps

1. 1 Determine the causes of his hyperactivity and the timing of its manifestation. Establish a relationship with when it happens and what the child is usually doing during this time. If this does not help prevent the manifestation of hyperactivity, it can help to notice it in time and calm the child. Such manifestations may also depend on the foods that the child eats, try to limit him in the use of such food.
2. 2 Talk to your child in a calm voice without raising your tone or showing negative emotions. This will calm him down and also demonstrate your influence on him.
3. 3 Pay attention to your child. Often times, hyperactive children simply need your attention, and this is the only reason they behave this way.
4. 4 Do not lower his self-esteem by constantly scolding and criticizing the child. Be kinder to his antics.
5. 5 Give him some physical activity. Give him a massage or let him play with a ball.
6. 6 Let him give vent to his energy. If he wants to run around the house, do not forbid him.
7. 7 Ask your child why he or she behaves this way. This will be an occasion to reflect on your behavior, and, possibly, help solve the problem with his hyperactivity.
   • Sometimes children may behave this way in order to simply amuse themselves or to annoy you. Try to talk to your child and convince him not to do this.

Tips

• To avoid future hyperactivity, create a daily routine for the child, discuss his behavior so that the child knows what you expect from him. Some children can be hyperactive precisely because of the lack of a daily routine, so introducing it can help solve the problem.
• When you figure out the causes of hyperactivity, do your best to avoid bumping into them.