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By James S. Pendergraft
Neurological disorder like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can lead to a hyperactive behavior of children. This intensity can further give rise to impulsive and aggressive behavior. Yelling and scolding your child will seldom serve any purpose; instead adopting relaxation techniques can produce effective and beneficial results.
Given are few simple and easy tips or calming techniques to sooth your hyperactive child:
1-Taking deep breaths is one of the easiest and simplest methods to calm the body. All you need to do is teach your child to take deep breath when they experience frustration or exhaustion. You need to show them the technique of deep breathing which is taking deep inhalation through your nose and holding it as long as possible and then releasing the air through the mouth. Breathing techniques help relax body as well as calms the brain.
2-Along with your child go for a walk. Walking will not only burn excess energy, but also brings focus back into the mind. Daily schedule a particular time of your day for this purpose. Walking can have a therapeutic effect in calming the mind and the body of your hyperactive child.
3-Give your hyperactive child a warm bubble bath or salt bath to wash off the stress piled up during the day. A warm bath server the purpose of soothing tense nerves and muscles in the body thereby releasing stress experienced by your child.
4-Look out for an activity which can help your hyperactive child burn excessive hyperactive energy. A good option to try is martial arts or karate as these activities teach them to maintain discipline and self-control.
5-You can also get them involved with some form of exercising on a regular basis. This is the best way to keep blood flowing and releases stress to a great extent. Exercising will also help your child get free of excess energy and frustrations. Activities like running or bike riding will also serve the purpose.
6-Create calm and noise free environment at home. A child suffering form Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may face a difficulty in maintaining a calm behavior in hectic environment. Keep your home clutter free and less decorative especially the bedroom of your hyperactive child. Opt for a natural way of living with much exposure to sunlight and keep only essential things at home, this way you can contribute to reduce the sensory overload of your child. Also select a paint color in your child's room that has soothing and calming effect instead of bright colors.
7-Listening to music has a good calming effect on mind. So if your child is hyperactive by nature, opt for soft or classical music which will give a calming effect on your child's mind. Refrain from playing loud and rock music as it can have an adverse effect.
8-Try to build a routine for your child which can be followed on a daily basis. A child suffering from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will feel secured and calm in their surroundings if there are schedules and structure to be followed. A military approach to setting routines will work the best.
Good Luck!
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