Dealing with a hyperactive 2 year old.

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My 2.5 year old has moments where he becomes very hyper at times, and will tend to carry on and on and get very excited and carried away. It’s hard to deal with these situations especially when these are out at places like restaurants / playgroups / etc. I’m trying things like taking him to one side to calm him down, but it does create a scene half the time. I’ve started to use the naughty step when he misbehaves, but it seems he thinks these are all games and we are playing, so he laughs it off. I’m struggling for ideas on how to deal with these situations, at home and out.

Don't use a naughty corner, let them move around more and tire themselves out. Sitting still never burned anyone's excess energy.

I’d build lots of exercise into his day. So get him outside at least twice. Things like walks, running, catch, football and paddling pools are all good. Boys need lots of love, lots of discipline, lots of exercise and lots of food. Provide all of these and he should be fine.

If you’re having trouble with his behaviour, nobody will expect him to behave perfectly at 2,5 when he’s out, so don’t worry too much. This Book might help though

@JiltedJohnsJulie what is the book you recommend? I can't see the link.

If you click on the blue writing, it will take you to the link Awkward

It doesn't! It just takes me to Amazon, may be an app to app glitch!

Sorry, I tried it and it worked, but I don’t use the app so that might be the reason.

It’s the 123 Magic book I was trying to link to

I’m glad you wrote this as I’m having the same problem. My little girl is 2 next month and doesn’t stop. We just had to leave a birthday party because she wouldn’t stop running around their house, climbing things and trying to throw herself off the concrete stairs to their garden. I was so embarrassed as the other children were not behaving like this. She doesn’t listen to a word I say!

I’m pregnant (baby is due in October), so part of me is wondering if she senses something is about to change and that’s why she’s playing up so much. But she’s always been a nutcase so maybe not...! Will definitely buy the book others have recommended.