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Written By: mike on November 26, 2010 No Comment

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How do I teach my 4.5 year old to calm down?

She gets very hyper even without external stimulation. Her environment is generally relaxed, we live very rural. She can get herself so worked up at times she will complain of tummy ache. I’ve put this in martial arts because it is a restless energy issue. She was diagnosed at 6 weeks with a wood imbalance. She has has some energy work done (zen shiatsu)but now refuses to have any massages done to her whatoever. Any constructive thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
She positively hates walking, she has been complaining of a painfull leg after walking since she was about 18 months.
she is not in a martial arts class yet. Have been thinking of going Tai chi with her but even that I think she is too young for. She has very little concentration.

You have to give her an outlet to burn off that excess energy. It’s possible her home environment is too relaxed.

Tai Chi for a girl that age would be a disaster. It requires great focus and the moves are so slow she would be constantly interrupting the class.

Try to find a karate or TKD school to take her to. The class will be 45 minutes to an hour and about 30 minutes will be used burrning off that energy running, jumping, kicking, punching in a positive fun environment with other kids. She will also slowly learn to focus and gain some confidence and maturity.

Reading to kids is also a good calming mechanism.

Good luck.

James

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