Helping the Enthusiastic and Spirited Child
What Happens when Your Child Has Too Much Enthusiasm
Educating the Enthusiastic Child
First, you need to educate your child concerning how their behavior is affecting the other children. Explain to your child that you want them to have good friends and that you are going to help teach them ways to make other kids feel comfortable around them. Emphasis the positive as well as the areas of improvement for your child. Tell your child how happy you are that they are happy and joyful and that you love them for it. Also, tell your child that sometimes if you are too happy and joyful that it can get too loud for other kids and scare them away.
Practice New Methods
Give your child an opportunity to practice what you have taught them about a less enthusiastic behavior. Consider a play-date with another child at your home where you can hear their interaction. If something gets out of hand, you can call your child to you and instruct them about how to handle the situation differently. Social skills classes can also help your child learn and practice good behavior.
Praise Good Work
As with any parental learning situation, be sure to praise your child when they have made improvements in their behavior. The more praise a child hears, the more your child will accept the lessons and strives for more improvement.
Involve Everyone
It is important that you talk with your child's teacher and verify that the problem exists at school as well as at home. Tell your child's teacher about what you are doing to help your child learn better lessons on enthusiasm and improving their social skills. Ask the teacher if they can help enforce the good behavior at school and provide you with feedback.
Seek a Professional
Many children are impulsive and enthusiastic to a certain degree; however, it might be advisable to have your child evaluated by a professional to verify that their behavior is age appropriate.
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