Hyperactivity: Infant
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Hyper
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on December 6, 2007
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Hi everyone, I have a home daycare and have a child that I have been taking care of for 2 years. He always has been hyper but it is steadily getting worse. It effec...
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- This sounds very familiar as I have a very strong-willed, spirited, energetic son. I was at my wits end, especially with a new baby in the house. I found a fantastic b...
- Diet is one thing that you can alter to see how he does. No artificial colors (especially red) or flavors and limit sugar. Some kids are allergic to apples. There c...
- Hi Y., I know this might sound pretty simplistic, but what is this child eating? I know I have to be careful what I feed my 4 1/2 year old because he is full of ener...
Hyperactive Thyroid
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on September 24, 2006
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Has anyone been diagnosed w/ a hyperactive thyroid (hyper, not hypo) shortly after giving birth? I have a 3 1/2 mo. old, and via a bloodtest learned I have a hyperact...
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- T., I am so glad you wrote! Your doctor's advice alarms me. Get a second (and third) opinion if necessary. Our hormones go crazy for awhile after giving birth, jus...
- Hi T. - I, too, had a hyperactive thyroid after the birth of my first child. After a couple of months, my thyroid went hypoactive and 3 years later remains the sa...
- Hi, Well, I have no idea about Hyperthyroid, I have a hypothyroid issue. But... ask your doctor if you have to make your decision now. Can't you wait a year? What are...
I Think My 2 Year Old Is Hyperactive
Asked by L.B. from Provo
on May 16, 2009
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my daughter is 27 months and she gets up around 6 in the morning and runs around always active throughout the day. She only stops for a nap doesnt fight about that. mo...
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- Sounds very normal to me. I would be happy that she runs around and likes to play. It helps her sleep better. I wouldn't worry.
- Sounds pretty normal. It's not as if two-year-olds feel compelled by social norms to hold still or not jump and climb in public, and it's not as if she has work to do ...
- 2 is a fun age. My youngest is the most active child that I have. I sometimes wonder if he is more active or I am just more tired. Just give her lots of things to e...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Hyperactive Child Vs. Normal Terrible 2S
Asked by S.L. from Sacramento
on February 8, 2008
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My oldest son is almost 2 years old and is very active. He has endless amounts of energy and sometimes I wonder if he has ADHD or something. If he is tired he is a l...
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- Hi S., I thought the same about my son who is now 7. He always seemed much more active and challenging than the other kids, always pushed the limits and never stopp...
- I have a son with ADHD and he was very active from a young age also. Unfortunately it cannot be diagnosed until age 5 or above when he is in school. Some remidies you ...
- Don't be so quick to put him as ADHD. My youngest son is 7 and has been very active his whole life. He does well academically and all though still active which bothe...
Worried About My 8Month Old Hyperactive Girl
Asked by J.C. from Nashville
on January 12, 2011
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My baby had colic the first three months and she would only stop crying if we held her. Now she is 8months old and she is very hyper. She has to be constantly grabbing...
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- IF you are truely worried contact your local Early Intervention Offices here is their website: http://www.state.tn.us/education/teis/index.shtml
- You didnt say anything about her eating habits. Is she BF or Formula? Is she on soilds? It sounds to me like she is just enjoying her surroundings and that is a gr...
- Please talk to your pediatrician. I don't think any one of us would be doing a service if we told you, yes, everything is fine or, no, it is not. No reputable doctor ...
Hyper Daughter
Asked by E.J. from San Francisco
on April 16, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter is always bouncing off the walls. It seems that she never relaxes. As a matter of fact the only way to get her to sleep, is if my fiance t...
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- Hi E.. i am not say it is or is not ADHD. Make notes on how she behaves say for a week or two and then you may see a patten in how she behaves when etc ??. It could be...
- Hi E., I was so glad to read how many mothers were calm in their response. I have a very very, very, need I say more, active 3 1/2 year old and I have always worried....
- Don't know about that (only know about ADD) but "bouncing off walls" can actually be from NOT ENOUGH SLEEP! Check out the book "Babywise", that talks about sleep etc....
Hyper Active 2 Year Old
Asked by T.T. from Yakima
on March 21, 2008
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I have a very active 2 year old daughter. Any suggestions on fun learning activities in which burns energy and helps her learn as well. Also disciplining someone her a...
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- Hi, we have a 5 yr old who is very hyperactive, and doesn't stay focused very long and gets easily distracted. There is a game called Hullabaloo by cranium that reall...
- my daughter is also almost 2 and very active. we take lots of walks and alternate running while saying running over and over and then suddenly slowing to a walk and s...
- I agree with the trampoline idea. The cold winters in Anchorage doesn't allow for much outdoor time, so we got a Galt trampoline at Over the Rainbow for our 2 year ol...
2 1/2 Year Old Is Extremely Hyper - Need Advice
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on June 19, 2008
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This may just be part of being a boy, but my 2 1/2 year old is extremely hyper. Does anyone know if TV or what contributes to ADHD/ hyperactive behavior.
I want ...
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- first - stop giving him anything with artificial sweetners. watch what he eats and what his response is to try and determine what his triggers may be. second - get h...
- My son is now 3 and wow and hyper kid. It was getting pretty bad about 2 1/2 yr. old. He needed to be on the go all day (and night). Sugar can play a part and I hav...
- You could have him evaluated by an occupational therapist through the Early Intervention program. Sensory Integration issues can often look like ADHD. It's free and th...
Hyper Active Boy Cant Control!
Asked by S.Z. from Eau Claire
on October 22, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice about a 3 year old hyper active boy! I cannot control him at all. I am at my wits end. He is really stressful! Anyone???...
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- One thing to check on is diet. Have you tested for Celiac (gluten allergy). I know he is not diagnosed with anything, but gluten, casein, wheat, sugar, etc. can have...
- You may have already thought of this--or maybe it isn't an issue in your house--but there have been studies done that show that processed foods and food coloring have ...
- Is your son allowed to make any decisions about his day? I've heard a lot of parents mention problems right around that age and some of them have seen much better beh...
