Moms of boys

Kingston54 · March 2013

Little survey to see if it's just me who is on the verge of a nervous breakdown

How old is your DS? (Mine is 3)

How would you rank their energy level on a scale of 1-10? (I'd give DS an 11, he literally bounces when he talks)

Is there anything you have found that relaxes them or makes them more calm? Is there something that makes them more crazy? (Even when I sit down to read books with DS, he jumps on the bed and moves around the whole time).

*This is not to say that he doesn't ever sit quietly and listen to a book or watch tv, etc... but most of the time he just seems so hyper! I'm asking moms of boys because all my friends with girls say it's a boy thing. Though I'm sure there are really calm boys and really crazy girls.

Thanks for sharing!

saturdaynightdoubletree · March 2013

DD has always been high energy, but DS seems more squirmy and loud. Limiting tv to an hour a day helps, lots of outside time running I literally have my kids run around a big circle every time before we come into the house to get all the extra energy out Days they eat extremely healthy nothing processed or food coloring etc they are more calm. I've also found outside time, bath, then dinner seems to relax them more at night for winding down to books before bed. We also frequent the indoor bounce house quite often, haha. I know all kids are different though. GL!!!

TriciaandSean · March 2013

My son is 2.5. If you asked me 2-3 months ago I'd say energy level is a 2, now I'd probably say a 5. He's always been fairly laid back and pretty calm, he's just starting to get crazy, but in comparison to his friends and other toddlers I think he's pretty calm. His favorite activities are reading his books and doing his puzzles.

Mrs.Slick · March 2013

How old is your DS? 2.5

How would you rank their energy level on a scale of 1-10? Varies from 5-9

Is there anything you have found that relaxes them or makes them more calm? Is there something that makes them more crazy? Singing. He'll briefly stop to listen, dance along. Also giving him tasks. Go find two socks, goofing me sunglasses, etc. It will distract him enough to redirect his energy.

brettsmama · March 2013

My DS is also 3 and also has an energy level at 11! We always joke that he has 2 speeds, off when he's asleep and full blast. And he there is no transition from one to the other, just instant change.
As far as what works to calm him, very little. Occasionally, if we dim the lights he will lay cuddle while listening to calming nature sounds, usually rain thunder. He also likes looking at pictures if the moon. On my phone I downloaded a rain soundtrack so at bedtime I play that and then I Google images of the moon and we scroll through those images while listening.
Good luck.

stever · March 2013

DS is 3.5 and he is very high energy. Not an 11, but maybe an 8 or a 9. He's always moving and always talking. He's capable of sitting still and sticking to a task, he just doesn't do it that often.

orangecurls · March 2013

I wouldn't say my son is super hyper, but playing with play dough tends to really calm him down.

bliss611 · March 2013

DS is going to be 3 at the end of the month.

Energy level = 10

Constant movement is very normal for him. And if he has to sit still, he switches to fidgeting or even humming.

Cuddling works sometimes. Coloring.

Reading nope - lately I read to him as he walks around the room.

About all the suggestions I have.

Best advice is to work with the energy as much as you can rather than fighting it. Obviously they have to sit for meals, etc. For example, telling stories (DS favorite is 3 little pigs) as we walk around or play blocks is an alternative to reading.

MNgirl326 · March 2013

LO is almost 3. His energy level is about a 7-8. We do a lot of things to get rid of the energy like take him to the park, the indoor gym, the pool, and or a indoor play park at the mall.

To calm him we usually read, color, do puzzles, or play with his trains.

kcisthebombdotcom · March 2013

DS is 3.

I'd say his energy level is a 7. Prior to his sensory processing diagnosis, he was probably around a 50. LOL

Our sensory activities calm him. Lots of heavy work activities/jumping breaks mixed in with calming activities like coloring/crafts/play doh.

mamainseptember · March 2013

DS is 2.5 and his energy level is an 11 as well! He literally goes and goes and goes ALL DAY LONG. He won't even sit down to eat, he has to be jumping or moving or doing something. I try to take him to play classes to get his energy out but he is still crazy. I am so so so hoping he calms down in the next few months because with #2 on the way, I'm exhausted already!

JuliaBug · March 2013

My son is 2. He is not that energetic, just average 2 year old crazy. He still loves to snuggle and sits very still on my lap to read books. He also gets engaged in playing with trains, cars or games on the iPad and is pretty still. He hardly moves when he watches tv. He prefers the swing at the park over running & climbing.

Wrestling, playing chase or dancing get him moving though. He loves to take walks and ride his ride-on toys in the house. Also making silly faces & noises to make him laugh cause him to be a little wilder.

ValentineNJ · March 2013

DS is 3 and a 9. I use Rescue Remedy in his milk when I need him to calm down.

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