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6yo gets over excited and can't calm down

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PastaFasool · 20/07/2025 14:23

My 6yo DS is a bright, fun, outgoing kid. However, I am having ongoing issues with him getting overexcited and being out of control, in ways that can lead to him being unsafe to himself and others.

For example, every playdate will end with him running away, screaming with laughter but completely unable to calm down and listen. If we take him places that have lots of stimulation like a school disco, he just goes wild - laughing but also will hit or bite me and DH.

He is generally a good kid, doing well at school, no problems sitting and learning in class. He can sit and do calm activities at home. Sleeps well, eats fairly healthy and varied diet.

It's starting to affect his friendships- because he is SO much more wild than his friends, he grabs at people or they get frustrated with him. I would say he's only like this sometimes but it's always when socially stimulated.

Can anyone provide tips or help?!

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coxesorangepippin · 20/07/2025 14:32

Maybe it's because he has upf /sugary foods at these places??

SixteenClovesOfGarlic · 20/07/2025 14:46

What have you tried so far with self regulation and calming techniques?

Does he know he should absolutely not be touching anyone or using physical violence?

DysmalRadius · 20/07/2025 14:48

Has he got strategies to help him calm down? Have you tried sensory /therapeutic play such as deep pressure hugs, blowing bubbles etc? Is it that he doesn't want to leave? Or just completely out of control about everything?

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PastaFasool · 20/07/2025 14:50

@coxesorangepippin totally valid question but I don't think so - he gets like that at drop off a lot, seeing his friends after the weekend, even though he's not had sugar or UPFs, and been totally regulated all morning prior.

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PastaFasool · 20/07/2025 14:52

@SixteenClovesOfGarlic yes absolutely - the problem is if he starts grabbing friends in the playground at drop off, I can't take him straight home or do much because we're in school waiting to go in. I should say school have never mentioned him being rough or grabbing.

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