Children, Normal Behavior and ADD
Children & Normal Behavior
So what, exactly is “NORMAL” behavior? How can you tell if something is not quite normal with your child and when is it time to look at remedies for that behavior? Simply put – there are no set guidelines, you have to use your own judgment & observations to see if any action is necessary. Kids are excitable, curious, full of energy and generally – do not like to work! They want to play and have fun and act crazy, silly and off the wall at times! This: is normal!
Children
A Normal Child:
* Laughs
* Cries
* Screams
* Runs
* Jumps
* Climbs
* Would rather play than work
* Does not like to work
* Argues
* Says “no”
* Teases
* Likes quiet time
* Hates quiet time
* Loves TV – Hates TV
* Is good at Math
* Is not good at Math
As you can see – a normal child will have virtually the same characteristics as one with Attention Deficit Disorder: it’s only when that behavior begins interfering with they daily activities that you need to be concerned and when they can no longer control those behaviors.
When to act
When your child’s behavior however, interferes with their ability to focus when they have to, when your child tells you they want to sit & read but just can’t stop moving, it is time to look at options. If your child tells you they are tired and want to fall asleep but they just can’t stop their leg(s) from twitching & moving, it is time to look at options.
When to take Natural Remedies
Natural remedies, unlike pharmaceutical approaches, do not have a magnitude of side effects and can be taken the treat the “symptoms” for better well being. You do not have to be suffering from what a doctor will call “ADD” or “ADHD” to benefit from natural remedies such as Focus Formula or Mindsoothe – those remedies are designed to alleviate the “symptoms” of poor focus & low sense of wellness (respectively)
Observe, Listen & Respond
Listen to what other people have to say about your child (school teacher, day care, friends, family, doctors, coaches etc.) and see if you are hearing the same stories. Often our judgments can be skewed slightly and kids as we know can behave differently around others.
Talk to your child and see if they are aware of the issues – do not make them feel bad about their behavior however. If the behavior is out of their control, they need help controlling it – this can be done both by using natural remedies and behavioral modification techniques. Find out what they feel, what they think, what they remember. If you verbally give them a list of 5 things to do, see how much they can remember and how quickly they get off topic.
Behavioral Approaches
There is no nice & neat approach to treating what so many are labeling “ADD”, “ADHD” (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). While for some individuals a medication may work perfectly – for most it does not. Certain behavioral approaches must also be implemented and individuals must learn to work with their ADHD and accept it not as a limitation but as a way of life. ADHD is NOT to be used as an excuse and it’s crucial children learn that early!
Children, Normal Behavior and ADD
