Like the energizer bunny, E keeps on going, and going, and going. He plays hard all day, talks constantly (and is quite imaginitive in his thoughts lately), has enough left in him to fight with us during dinner, argue about everything and nothing at the same time, and is still bouncing off the walls before bedtime (bedtime used to be a pretty peaceful routine).
I have no idea where all of this energy comes from. He’s not yet five, but I’m already worried about ADHD. Our pediatrician told us that all kids at this age have ADHD of some sort, that it’s just the phase. I’m not so convinced. Maybe it’s the boy in him?
Where I doubt the ADHD possibilty is that he is able to listen, follow directions and behave when he’s with anyone besides myself & my husband. He could have had a great day with the sitter or in school, but as soon as my husband or I walk though the door, the switch is flipped and a different persona comes out of the child. He becomes defiant, out of control and even downright mean or whiney to a point. My grandmother, who raised me, calls this “parental problems”. She has “no problem with him whatsoever”, until we come through the door.
If anyone comes to the house, it’s like he needs to show off and gets a true-burst of obnoxious-ness. He screams and yells, runs around, throws toys here and there, gets overly aggressive and ultimately causes us to feel like all we do is yell at the poor kid. By the end of an evening, exhaustion isn’t even the word.
Medication isn’t really the road I want to take with him now or in the future, but I wonder if our sanity will survive this “phase” or whatever we are in right now. What happened to my once sweet, laid back, happy-go-lucky little boy? Will he ever return?
wait until school before doing anything drastic. if you still think ADHD, check my blog at mommysadhdboy.com
Not really a big believer in the whole ADHD thing.
When we were younger we did not “suffer” from things like that, and I have a feeling that it’s the makers of the likes of Ritalin that push the whole disorders platform.
Sime things, diet, age, location and even temperature can cause a child to act up. I have a young lad who is 3 1/2 and he if fine for the minder but could often act up when we collect him, all it is, is he is trying to play one off against the other. We found that by taking away something that he was using, a toy maybe and sitting him down in a designated ” bold ” spot to cool down works fine.
Check the Internet for Jo Frost. She has a TV show called supernanny over in England, she goes to households and sets techniques in place to resolve them. The answer cod be there.
But……
Remember…..
Boys will be boys!
I love Jo Frost! We have supernanny here too, she’s great. And to be quite honest… I’ve applied for the show! Lol
PS. As follow on to previous post thought you might read this??
Food Intolerances or Allergies are high on the list of offenders to provoke ADD / ADHD or other behavioral symptoms and problems. While milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, wheat and soy products are common triggers for people with food sensitivities or allergies, Simple Sugar(s) have more of an effect on mood and hyperactivity than many other dietary factors, although some “experts” on ADD or ADHD continue to challenge or dispute that fact. (see also Acu-Cell “Sugar & Glycemic Index”). Additional problem sources to consider include pets, mold, artificial food coloring and preservatives, artificial sweeteners (aspartame), dust mites, caffeine, and tobacco smoke
Thanks for this, Val. I’ve tried the removing sugars and such from his diet, but it’s really difficult when things get busy. I will have to start trying that again.
Is there a possibility that he could be reacting to some additive or other in food? I watched a very interesting documentary about the fact that a lot of parents despair about a child’s behaviour and sometimes even medicate the child and the real issue is diet related. An ADHD kid would not be able to listen, problem solve or rationally respond at any time of day.
Is it a possibility to start him on a pure/additive free diet and then slowly re-introduce his normal foods and see if he reacts to anything?
Love,
V
Welcome to the world of parents with children. When you reach my age you will wish you had his energy. (lol) Can’t wait to see you all this summer.