It is normal for children to have a lot of energy. Playing and staying active is important for a child's physical and mental health. However, you may have noticed an increase in your child's activity during this time. This could be due to anxiety and mental distress like trauma around COVID-19. If you find that you are having a hard time managing your child's behavior or their behavior is causing them more difficulties; there might be some simple adjustments you need to make. Some signs your child may be dealing with hyperactivity are:

Often fidgets with hands/feet, squirms in their seat

Often having a difficult staying in seat when told

Often having trouble waiting their turn or interrupting

Often runs or climbs in innappropriate situations

Self-regulation allows children to manage their emotions, behaviors and actions. Here are three simple adjustments you can make today to help your child when they are having a difficult time self-regulating:

Check in with your child, ask not only what emotion they are feeling but how their body feels when they experience this emotion. Find a check-in example.

Incorporate movement breaks throughout the day for your child. Find a movement break example.

Incorporate meditation-deep breathing techniques for your child, these are espcially great at bedtime.

Peaceful Butterfly
Visualizing the New Year
Inner Kingdom
Pausing to Understand Anger
Loving Your Body
Beach Relaxation
Lakeside Meditation
Happy Heart
You Are Loved