Anonymous wrote:STOP stereotyping! It is not a "BOY" thing. Some children are more active/restless than others, specially at this age. It is totally normal OP.

Could not agree more. This all describes both my two year old daughters as well. Why do some moms of boys attribute everything their kid does to being a boy? This thread astounds me.

Another plea for moms to please not think of this in gendered terms. My DD is all over the place like the kids described. By framing it as a boy thing you are marginializing her normal, age-appropriate behavior. This is just what some kids are like. Period.

Lots of good advice in this thread I won't repeat, but will add one point I haven't seen made. We have found that some movement class leaders are better at handling it than others. You have to shop around a bit to find one who is happy and able to direct the energy of your kid.

Anonymous wrote:This post is 4 years old...who the hec is bring up all these ancient threads on GP?

I know, right? Since 2011 we have totally solved this problem! No kids ever act like this anymore.

My boy is 2 and is WILD! It almost seems like I'm raising him without manners. He only runs. I don't recall the last time he walked. Climbs everything! Honestly everything! I do go to drop in classes where I stay, like a preschool. He can do all the unstructured play ie, trucks, painting,water table, play doh, but as soon as the last thirty minutes of structured time (songs, and story time come he's done.) he runs away and returns to the toys. He's the only one. I have forced him to sit thru some of his favorite songs and he will occasionally enjoy a few bit cries when he's bored. He wants to run! He is the only child that I see that cannot be restrained In a stroller, screams and wails if he is. People,stare at me like I'm nuts and so I feel pressured to let him out.

My MIL is really annoyed by him and constantly tells me I need to discipline him. I have an angel daughter btw. I cannot discipline him so young. I do say no. I do grab him firmly. I do explain boundaries for safety. I try my best.

I took him to papers bread for lunch today even though I know we are only well suited for mc Donald's with a play area. Man it was rough. But I ate my salad! He ran around a lot. Sat too. There was a perfect angel sitting across from us with his aunties, mom, and grandma. They probably thought I was obscene. I went earlier to avoid most ppl, around 11.

So so happy people responded to this. I've also wondered, if this behaviour is normal. I asked,his ped who said YES! He is talking a lot. I know he comprehends, but most of the time too excited to care.

This post is 4 years old...who the hec is bring up all these ancient threads on GP?

My 23 month daughter has had this personality type as well. People just don't understand, and I have decided that that is just fine because I wouldn't have either. I get frustrated sometimes with family members who think that their parenting style was why their children were more calm. So much at this age is straight up the personality of the child. I wouldn't change my daughter for the world, but I would hire a house cleaner if I could. Haha. We still go to lots of organized activities. I am the one chasing my kid around, and it makes it hard to talk to other adults, but it will pass. I refuse to let my daughter miss out on anything because she has trouble sitting still. I took her to a concert at the library today meant for kids. We would listen and dance until she tried to run on stage, at which point we would step out and take a breather and try it all over again. It is a challenge. Because we are definitely in the minority, it can fee so lonely trying to find someone who can relate, but my daughter is so bright, sensitive and just all around amazing. Her fearlessness and independence will serve her well some day! Hang in there mommas! It is okay to feel frustrated.

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else?

My DS is 18 months and I'm getting really fed up of going to classes as he is just not interested in anything that is going on. I spend the whole time following after him trying to make sure he doesn't spoil the class for others. At the park he's awful. Runs away, tries to climb on big kid stuff, pushes other kids around. I feel like I can't relax at all as he's just on the go. I always feel like everyone else's kids are so well behaved and calm. In the house he's a little better tho does climb on everything but I can't take him on playdates to other kids houses as he just can't sit still and wants to run off. It's embarrassing. We have a nanny 3 days a week and she comments that he is one of the most 'active' kids she has looked after.

Anything I can do to stop this or calm him down? I worry this is just the start of some kind of ADD type behavior.

Take him places to wear him out first. Playgrounds, pools, mini trampoline.........

Anonymous wrote:My 19 month old son is an absolute nutter. Being his parent is the most unrewarding frustrating experience of my life. He is like a prisoner constantly trying to escape and at the first glimpse of an open door will run towards it, and keep going if he has managed to get through it. If you try and stop him from doing what he wants it's unreconcilable tantrums and tear. He clearly knows best so he's on his own from here on in. I wish him all the best in his future as a career criminal mastermind.

Our very active, stubborn DS also had a lot of tantrums when he was 1, but they have gotten a lot better since he turned 2. He's about to turn 3, so I don't know what we're in for next, but here's hoping things will get easier soon for you!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1) Welcome to having a boy.

2) This is normal for an 18 mo. He's too young for classes and he's just an active kid.

Signed,

You think one is bad? Try two!

I agree with this. Don't force them to sit still and/or focus before they are developmentally ready to do so. At 18 months, with that type of personality, I wouldn't try to do any structured class or activity.

FWIW, my son is 4.5 now and much better at sitting and paying attention for short periods of time -- like the 10-15 minutes for circle time at preschool or our coloring for 1/2 hour after dinner. But I still make sure he gets tons of unstructured physical activity. It does get better.

I agree with these. My DD was very active as a toddler. There is nothing wrong with your toddler! You just need to make sure you and/or nanny take him to the playground A LOT! My DD calmed down more around age 5, then after that I put her in sports and she is often one of the best at sports.

Mom of one DD here, so I know things are different but... in terms of classes, at 18 months she would run around in classes and I didn't think she was paying attention at all. Well, we stuck with it and by about 22 months she would start singing songs from the classes / doing the motions that went with the songs at home. Now a bit over two and she sits still and listens sometimes.

Anonymous wrote:1) Welcome to having a boy.

2) This is normal for an 18 mo. He's too young for classes and he's just an active kid.

Signed,

You think one is bad? Try two!

Try three.

This is what having an 18 month-old boy is like. This doesn't sound unusual.

Anonymous wrote:To anomous who posted about your child being Adad
Please tell me you didn't put your your child on drugs
There is no research he to support this helps the,
It's only away for the teacher to survive

B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T

To anomous who posted about your child being Adad
Please tell me you didn't put your your child on drugs
There is no research he to support this helps the,
It's only away for the teacher to survive

Anonymous wrote:1) Welcome to having a boy.

2) This is normal for an 18 mo. He's too young for classes and he's just an active kid.

Signed,

You think one is bad? Try two!

+1

I'd say my little boy finally chilled out around 2 plus a few months. He's now just past 2.5 and my summer is so totally different from last summer - no more running into the street, no leaving my side when we're out, and he's just calmer overall.