Kids Just Want To Have Fun

So in my profession, I am finding myself having to deal with issues that I feel are just common sense and sometimes it gets frustrating. Just the other day I ran across a parent of a five year old that told me her child was hyperactive and she has a hard time putting him to bed at night. After observing this child in a different setting, I see none of what the mother reports. So I move forward to ask her about her daily activities. Well this mother does not have a job, this child is not in school, and he spends his days with her Allllllllll day. During the day this kid does nothing but watch TV. Um, excuse me MS I know what this child needs and it is not medication. He needs two things—socialization and high energy activity.

Now is it just me or should it be common sense that a child that is not tired will have difficulty going to sleep at 8pm?  Kids want to have fun so of course what he/she is doing is getting on your nerves because they are trying to make fun for themselves. Yes mommy your child will appear hyper if he/she is using their imagination to fight the sharks (on the floor) while standing on your couch (their boat). Yes mother your child will appear hyper if you want them to sit still and watch Spongebob but your child is running from the imaginary zombies that are chasing him up the hall and through the living room. I am sorry mom these things are age appropriate. This kid needs a playdate and to run and be free. Please take this little boy outside to play. That is all he/she wants in life is to run and be free. I know that you are tired from your day of doing nothing but your child needs this. I promise you your day will be much easier and bedtime will be a breeze!

Sidenote: Our children are growing and getting bigger because they do not get enough activity but that is a post for another day. 

                                                                                     

With the sincerest heart,

RS