Hi.. my son born on Dec 2010.. recently found out he seem abit hyper active and seem difficult to concentrate. but he can completed the puzzle himself. just sometime when i tried talk to him ex. cannot beat sister or throw things.. he can just simple throw his temper. or can very hyper and difficult stop him calm down. but sometime he can follows instruction.. i getting confuse.
ytd try to ask him drink water and he simply refused and throw temper. lying on floor. after i try talk to him in the room. he look here n there n even i scold him. he can touch this touch that..
i was thinking.. is it normal?? quite worry abt him. coz my girl nv faced this.
pls advise.. thanks in advance
Dear pinkamoon,
My younger daughter has the exact behaviour as you have described. I think there many reasons for this but generally, I would have lots of physical touch (holding, hugging and carrying) when she is upset and is throwing tantrums. I think that seems to give her a sense of security, hence she calms down.
In recent months, I also started to apply Peace & Calming essential oil (from Young Living) on her when she is upset. She likes the smell and to be honest, I can't tell whether it's the oil that's calming her down or the attention I'm giving her that is making her happier. But i've noticed a change in her.
Like your son, my younger daughter also seems very hyper but is able to focus on fixing puzzles. I also notice she likes pictures that require her to focus and find objects and she is extremely good in these activities, which actually means she has no problem focussing. Both our younger kids are probably very active and clever, hence the need to find activities that will stir her interest.
I also recently made my own "play dough" using flour, salt, olive oil and essential oils and she loves using her fingers and playing with them. in fact, she requests for play dough every day! Previously, I introduced her to soft clay but not the commercial Play Dough as the commercial ones smells very chemical and though it's supposed to be safe I have my own serious doubts. And my younger girl has the habit of "tasting" every toy. Now, with the homemade dough, I just let her taste lor... she won't do it a second time cos it's very salty (1/3 salt and 2/3 flour).... lol!