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HIGH ENERGY

IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH TODDLERS WITH LOTS OF ENERGY. SEE THE GUIDE ON HELPING OVERACTIVE TODDLERS

CREATIVE

Younger children have more energy is due to increased oxygen intake and higher muscle endurance. This starts to decrease as they get older.

REASONS FOR HIGH ENERGY

  • High sugar intake
  • Boredom
  • Lack of exercise
  • Being overtired

DEALING WITH HIGH ENERGY

  • Trampoline
  • Slide
  • Ball games
  • Problem solving
  • Finding objects
  • Sorting colours
  • Reading
  • Colouring
  • Sensory tubes

TIPS FOR TIRED PARENTS

  • 10-20 minute breaks 
  • Eat every 3 hours
  • 10-30 minute nap
  • Evening shower
  • Earlier bedtime
  • Daily/Weekly planner

IF YOU THINK THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH BEHAVIOUR, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT