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To avoid the permanent crisis at home with a hyperactive baby, parents, sometimes overwhelmed by their little one’s energy, must apply certain “rules”. Indeed, according to the child psychiatrist Michel Lecendreux, “it is fundamental to teach them how to react to these children”.
Ban blackmail
“Hyperactive babies only act in the moment,” explains Michel Lecendreux. “The blackmail system is therefore of no use. Better to reward them when they adopt a positive behavior and to punish them lightly when they exceed the tolerance threshold ”. In addition, in order to channel the overflowing energy of your child, do not hesitate to suggest activities. You can, for example, give him some easy household chores, and therefore rewarding for him. In addition, the practice of manual activities or sports can lead to better concentration, or at least occupy his mind for a few moments.
Stay alert
Hyperactive children require constant attention. And for good reason, they move, wriggle more than average, lack concentration and control, and above all have no notion of danger. In order to avoid blackmail, better watch your child closely !
Take care of yourself
Take a step back when you need to take a breather. Confide your child with grandparents or friends for an afternoon. The time for a few hours of shopping or relaxation, in order to regain your legendary serenity.
Hyperactive baby: advice from a mom
For Sophie, an Infobebes.com user, managing her hyperactive 3-year-old boy is not easy. “Damien’s attitude has nothing to do with that of others. His restlessness and lack of attention are multiplied by ten. He never walked, he always ran! He never learns from his mistakes, instead of bumping into the same place two or three times, he repeats the same gesture ten times The golden rule, according to her, to overcome her son: avoid the endless couplets like: “Be still, Calm down, Pay attention”. And for good reason, “having everyone on their backs constantly is very demeaning for children and suppresses their self-esteem. “
Hyperactive baby: sites to help you
To help families of hyperactive children to better manage their daily lives, several sites exist. Groups of parents or associations to discuss, find specific information on Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, or just find comfort.
Our selection of sites to know:
- Association Hyper Supers ADHD France
- Group of PANDA parents associations in Quebec
- French-speaking Swiss Association of Parents of Children with Attention Deficit and / or Hyperactivity Disorder (ASPEDAH)
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