| Having a hyperactive child is not easy. Parents are | | | | chocolate milk, and pop drinks are not recommended |
| often frustrated by their hyperactive children's behavior | | | | because they contain a high amount of sugar. |
| and tend to resort to harsh punishment or medication, | | | | Sleep |
| when just a few easy steps may be all they need. | | | | Kids who don't sleep enough tend to be overactive. If |
| Here are some natural ways to calm your child down. | | | | your child has hyperactive tendencies, it is extremely |
| Cut the Sugar | | | | important that he or she goes to sleep early. Try it for |
| Sugar makes kids crazy. Just watch what happens to | | | | a week and you will see the difference |
| kids at a birthday party after the cake is given out. | | | | Set Limits |
| Although this has not been proven scientifically, parents | | | | Your child should know what behavior is allowed and |
| all over the world have reported it to be true. Reduce | | | | what is out of bounds. Try to be consistent here. If |
| sugar as much as possible, and white flour should be | | | | your child does something you do not allow, give them |
| treated cautiously too. | | | | a warning once or twice, and on the third time send |
| But Make Sure They Eat | | | | them to their room so they are away from everybody |
| It is a good idea for the hyperactive child to have a | | | | else. Don't get emotional and upset when you do this. |
| small meal of complex carbohydrates and protein | | | | Just state what they did clearly and calmly and send |
| every 2-3 hours. We all know what happens when | | | | them away. |
| kids get hungry. It is not a good experience! | | | | If you follow these 5 tips, your child will act calmer. In |
| Fluids | | | | many cases this will be sufficient and there will be no |
| Make sure your child is drinking enough. It is important | | | | need to turn to medication or harsh punishments. |
| to drink at least 10 cups of water a day. Juices, | | | | |