How to Calm Hyperactive & Nervous Kids

Most children have difficulty paying attention, listening to and following directions, sitting quietly, or waiting their turn at times. However, dealing with a hyperactive child is a whole different story. A hyperactive youngster may appear unsteady, leaping from one activity to the next with seemingly boundless energy. He or she may appear to have trouble listening or following instructions. They may struggle in school, receiving below-average marks, sometimes even displaying behavioural issues. This is especially true for children who have ADHD.

But, what is ADHD?

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a medical condition where attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control are impaired, due to abnormalities in brain growth and activity. ADHD can have an impact on a child’s studies, home life, and friendships. Inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness are all symptoms of ADHD in children.

There isn’t an easy answer on how to care for a nervous, tense and hyperactive child. But the experts at Little Wings Pre School, considered to be the best play school and preschool in South Bopal, have come up with a few tips for parents on the best way to raise a hyperactive child.

Channelise Their Energy

Find a way for your child to release her pent-up energy and relax her brains. This could be running, playing or some other form of physical activity. You may also get her an activity box to help focus on soothing games and activities. This will help improve  memory and concentration, as well as, help in overall skill development.

Break Down Complex Instructions

A child with ADHD may find it challenging to follow and remember a long list of instructions. Break the assignment down into smaller bits instead. When you’re teaching, make sure she maintains eye contact, and break down the information into small, digestible parts. Have her repeat each step back to you.

Writing down instructions might also assist the child in complying with them. A written step-by-step list can help a hyperactive child concentrate on one small step at a time. She can use the list to refresh his recollection of what she was instructed upon, and can then mark off the tasks as they are completed.

Create a To-Do List

Having a list of tasks created by the child herself can aid in the development and reduce dependency. A written list also provides a visual reference for her, in case she becomes distracted or forgets what was to be completed. Teach the child to consult the list whenever she is bored or uncertain about what to do next.

Do not reprimand herif the to-do list is not completed within a certain amount of time. Use positive reinforcement to encourage the child to perform the things she is able to. Allow her to execute tasks in any sequence she wants rather than starting at the top and working her way down.

Lists are an important tool of teaching at Little Wings Preschool and Childcare Centre too.

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5 Things to Look For While Selecting a Preschool Post-Pandemic

“This looks good but is it the best for my kid?”

This is a common question that pops up in the minds of parents while taking important decisions for their little ones.

And when it comes to picking the first ever school for their child, it is not as easy as searching Preschool and Childcare near me on Google. In this post-pandemic age, many parents are still apprehensive about sending their children anywhere outside the safe confines of their homes, fearing the spread of Covid-19.

To answer the most commonly asked question of how to pick a preschool that is safe for my young one and near me? Here’s a checklist for every parent to follow and choose the right preschool or childcare for their little ones.

✓ Child safe space

The safety of their kid is of paramount importance to every parent and even more so in a post-pandemic era. So while finalising a preschool for the kid, a parent should check out every little detail about the preschool. For that, a parent should know what is important in current times.

Ask the following questions to make sure the campus is safe for your child:

• Are all areas in the school including washrooms, well-kept and sanitised?
• Are all the staff members vaccinated?
• What are the safety measures taken in the school in case of an outbreak?
• Is the school fully equipped with not only age-appropriate toys but also with smoke detectors & first-aid kits?
• How does the staff ensure that the guidelines by the government are being followed? Be it social distancing, wearing masks or sanitising hands?
• Does the school have a response mechanism for different pandemic scenarios?

If you as a parent think that the preschool or childcare centre has left no stone unturned to keep the above points checked, you have your answer right in front of you.

✓ Holistic learning environment

According to NIEER director W. Steven Barnett, PhD, children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills & richer vocabularies. Quality education in the formative years is also important because the first five years of kids are the most important years as during this period their brain grows to 90 percent of its final adult size, which means it is nearly full grown. And good quality, early learning can be achieved with holistic play-based learning.

Holistic learning basically implies that the child gets to develop physically, personally, socially, emotionally and spiritually as well. A preschool that prioritises holistic learning and growth provides kids with multiple opportunities to explore how things work & helps them enhance their skills. It has dedicated teachers who teach a well-structured curriculum in a fully equipped space.

When it comes to the current scenario, a preschool should also teach kids about the importance of sanitisation & should promote hygiene. It should help kids build self-confidence after being cooped up in their homes for almost 2 years. A preschool should also make sure to teach the kids to be independent and help them discover that they are capable enough to do things for themselves.

✓ Parent involvement

For almost two years, kids spent ALL their time with their parents. Hence, they somewhat have a habit of seeing their parents around all the time. Parents surely are overwhelmed with sending their kid to preschool but it is equally upsetting for the kid to leave his/her home & go out.

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