Very energetic child

My son is 3,5 years old and never stops moving all day long. It's so inconvenient and i do not know if i should get worried

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Young children are so energetic but there are many tricks to calm them down

Make a schedule (eating - napping - walking around)

Diversify the schedule thru calm and energetic periods( playing with the ball - puzzle - pillow fight - readinga book)

Wtch when he is calm and reward him

Try to make use of his energy with playing certain games such as drumming, playing in the sand or with water, hide and seak)

Make sure he gets enough sleep

Watch out his nutrition

All this energy is common for his age but you should know is somethig more. Children who are constantly in motion:

- sleep better

- are happier

-consume more energy with vital means

- are healthier

- have more appetite

- chances are the'll become motivated adults

- have less chances to obesity

Do you want more?

Scientists have shown that energetic kids have the propensity to get higher iq tests and cognitive skills above average

Anesiadou Kassiani, nursery teacher
Kokkinou Sofia, kindergarten teacher