Educating children is a challenge for every parent. Especially if the child is still in development, of course, it is very time-consuming. At the age of toddlers, children are indeed an active period. Children will explore everything because at that age children experience a phase of curiosity with many things around them. So don't be surprised if they ask a lot of questions and actively can't keep quiet.
Well, you also have to be able to tell the difference. The activity carried out by the baby is because the child is experiencing a developing phase or precisely because there is something in them. Because there are some cases where children are very active, but instead interfere with daily activities. Some even interfere with interacting in friendships, because if this happens, the child may be hyperactive.
Definition of Hyperactive Child
Hyperactive children are children who have a very enthusiastic attitude and tend not to be silent. Usually, he will find it difficult to interact with his friends he becomes annoying. Special attention is needed in educating this hyperactive child. So if you are one of the parents with hyperactive children, you need the role and support of parents. It aims to make the child grow up to be a good person.
Characteristics of Children With Hyperactivity
Hyperactive children have special characteristics, seen in their behaviour. That way parents can observe whether the child has a disorder or not. The following are the characteristics seen in hyperactive children. If it turns out that your child has the characteristics listed below, then you can take steps early on.
Before educating hyperactive children, you should know that hyperactivity is grouped into 2 (two), namely inattentive hyperactivity and impulsive hyperactivity. The part of children with inattention hyperactivity, there are characteristics such as the child being easily distracted. He became a child who lacked focus.
The child also becomes often careless. In addition, children are also easy to forget which causes them to often lose something. Another characteristic, children also have difficulty in carrying out instructions or orders. Children will also have difficulty if they have to do activities or activities that require too much time, such as studying. Children will also find it difficult to organize the tasks given.
Educating hyperactive children does require extra patience, by recognizing the characteristics of other hyperactivity, namely impulsive hyperactivity. The characteristic is that the child is always moving and can't stay calm, even though the situation is calm. Children also feel always restless and difficult to concentrate. Children also always move excessively. The child became very talkative and impatient in line. The child often acts without thinking and becomes fearless.
Educate Efficient Hyperactive Children
Educating children with hyperactivity is certainly different from children in general. It requires knowledge and its way so that the way of educating it is also more effective. Here are the steps and ways that can be done in educating him. Don't forget to always consult with the experts in this matter.
Organize Your Children's Life to Be More Organized
You can educate hyperactive children by constantly monitoring the child in managing their life activities. For example, help children to manage their time in doing daily activities. Also, help children in keeping the surrounding environment neat. But you have to help him so that the child will do the command.
Just give a simple command, for example, "Son, please help Mama make the bed, okay?" Or the command, "Son, please help mama clean the toys into the box, okay?" Don't forget if the child has done the instructions you ordered, give praise every time he does the commands you give.
Educate Hyperactive Children By Maintaining Their Sleep Patterns
Educating hyperactive children can be done by starting to adjust their sleep schedule. You must arrange for your child to get enough sleep. This means that children go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time. You should keep the computer or television away from the child. Because it will disturb the child to sleep and choose to play or watch.
Apply Discipline
You also have to start teaching children to be disciplined and responsible. So don't keep praising everything he does, but emphasize again the effort he does. For example, when your child helps sweep the page, give a compliment like this, "Thank you, son, for helping Mama sweep the page". This can tell the child that what he is doing is a commendable attitude.
Spend as much time as possible with children
Educating hyperactive children can also be done by spending a lot of time with the child. Pay attention to him and always give him praise when he is kind and obedient. You should also give as much free time as possible to do activities together. For example, you can take your children for a walk in the park together, cook together or do other activities. When he asks, you can respond patiently so that the child is comfortable.
Establish Good Relationships Between Family Members
The interactions that occur in a family are very influential. Because if a husband and wife have a healthy relationship, in responding to and educating their children it will also be better. A healthy relationship means trying to be a good listener. For example, if your child keeps asking questions, try to respond calmly, patiently and smiling.
Collaboration With Teachers
In educating hyperactive children, you must also establish good cooperation, including with the teacher. Often to discuss with the teacher about the child's development at school, talk to the teacher that the child has special needs. That way the teacher will also find the right way and solution to educate the child.
Help Children To Be Confident
You should also help your child to develop his confidence. The trick is to provide facilities that children can use to improve their talents. Because if the talent he has is visible, then the child will be proud of himself and not inferior. You must continue to support the activities.
If parents can provide motivation and support, children will feel comfortable and easy to direct. Educating hyperactive children will become more obedient to you because children will feel comfortable and think you love them. So the child will tell all the activities and situations that he experienced. If that's the case, it will be easier for you to know your child's heart and desires.
Educating hyperactive children must be a lot of patience so that the results are maximum, you have to send them to special schools. You also have to collaborate with experts such as doctors or paediatricians, so that your child gets the right direction. Never regret or despair in saying it. Rest assured that children have their talents and intelligence, no matter the circumstances. By accepting it gracefully, then you are also more patient with it.
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It's on being patient that sometimes we give up on kids. It is quite a challenge but we must be firm in educating and disciplining kids.