Friday, February 27, 2009
Another phone call
I got another phone call yesterday from Jonathan's school. He hit another kids head and got a fat lip. They were very worried about his teeth. He was asked over and over again if his teeth hurt. He said they didn't. So they let him go back to class. She just wanted to call and let me know. Really what is this kid on??? He has way too much energy. I don't know how to calm the kid down. Any Ideas or suggestions? I am open to all.
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Boys are so rough and tough, but it can still drive us parents crazy sometimes!
I always think my boys do better when they get enough physical activities. Park, basketbal class, riding bikes, that sort of stuff...
I also think that making sure you are CONSTANTLY reminding them about being careful for other people will eventually help. Teaching them to become more aware of their surroundings (including people) will help them learn that they have to think about the other kid that might jump out in front of them-right as they are jumping! It is hard for them to realize that they have to anticipate what OTHERS might do, but talking about this constantly might help them understand.
It gets redundant, but we ALWAYS do this at home. I also watch them carefully while we are out, and "step in" when they are not bgeing careful enough. Then hopefully, I cross my fingers, that they will remeber to be cautious when they are on their own!
I have no idea whether any of this will be helpful (it is not a miracle cure), but Good Luck none the less!
Solution: Just pull ALL his teeth :)
Ok, you can't do that but I always try to take moments where the "wiggles" aren't always welcome like classrooms, church, doctor appointments to teach Brady the right way to handle them. It's actually helped alot. Then afterwards I always give him 30 minutes at home to jump around, run in circles, go outside or whatever to release what was bottled up.
I can see Jonathan doing that after being in a classroom and getting onto the playground. He's probably tired of bottling things up and just gets what energy he can out at recess.
Just watch him at home and try over and over to find the best way to teach him to "channel" that energy...try basketball or kickball at recess or running the track or getting him involved in a City Sports League or in something he does well in.
You want to boost and encourage the energy when it's appropriate but kindly teach him when it's not. You want him to learn on his own and have high self-esteem. Instead of constantly getting in trouble for not knowing how to "channel" it all.
You could ask his teachers what's available at recess and have him try something new on the playground each week to see what fits his style best.
Good luck!
hahaha. dan... he's a boy... he is normal. that's so funny. my boys are 10 million times rougher and dont get hurt as often. that is hilarious... he's cute!!! :)
yea right I could never and no he wouldnt lol ... that would draw blood he already let me know that:)
yea... he told me about that a while ago... sounds like it hurt:)
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