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What to Do With a Hyperactive 15-Month-Old?

Caring for a toddler is often exhausting. Caring however, for a hyperactive toddler could try anyone's patience. Before trying any ideas, make sure your child is not exposed to any television, as the American Association of Pediatric cautions against it before the age of 2, claiming it's been linked to hyperactivity. Most of all, learn to play with your toddler, working with the energy and not against it.
  1. Medical Advice

    • While it is rare for any child younger than 5 to suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it's not impossible. Because toddlers have so much energy, it's hard to distinguish between a normally active toddler and a hyperactive one. Thus your doctor's feedback should be indispensable; if necessary, she'll refer you to a child psychologist, who can prescribe therapy or medication.

    Behave Positively

    • Since your child has so much energy, make proper use of it. Take your child to the park and have him do laps. Give your child age-appropriate blocks and let him experiment with building and knocking things down. Try to limit the amount of time that your child spends in places where he can't run around and has to sit still.

    Cover the Basics

    • Make sure that your toddler is getting enough sleep: at least 12 to 14 hours. Your child may just be acting out because he's tired. Also, kids often act out when they're hungry. Give your toddler a protein-rich breakfast such as eggs or crackers with fresh peanut butter.

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