Tips for Working with a Child Who Is Very Active

Friends, Family and Home

• Give her quieter activities to do.
• Play safe physical games, and take walks as a family.
• Encourage him to play outside with friends with adult supervision.
• Let family members know when a baby is being held too long and needs to be put down.

Learning, Childcare and School

• Let teachers know that she is an active child.
• Ask teachers to allow him to walk around, give special jobs, etc. when your child is restless.
• Be sure outside and/or active play time is provided daily at school.
• Limit time in cribs, playpens and swings.

Activities and Television

• Limit time watching television.
• Keep her busy and moving with outside time, play and chores such as putting up his toys.
• Help him learn to sit still when older by playing board and card games that are short.
• Provide safe floor space for baby to roll, crawl and move around.

Guidance and Discipline

• Watch her closely when she is near sharp objects, streets, or climbing.
• When he is restless, have him dust furniture or run around the yard.
• Teach her how to calm down when she is overactive, such as slow breathing or walking, or rub her back.
• Discipline him by using an activity rather than time out.
• Babyproof your home to protect active children.