The high-energy child
What does a high-energy child look like?
What does a high-energy child look like?
Children who are high energy may be highly active or very intense in their reactions
(or both active and intense). 
The highly active child always seems to be on the move.
The highly active child always seems to be on the move.
He runs more often than walks, and doesn't like to stop to eat, rest, or get his diaper changed.
If your child has a high activity level you may find this a challenge unless you also have a high activity level.
The high intensity child reacts strongly to things, sometimes bouncing with excitement and sometimes having temper tantrums.
The high intensity child reacts strongly to things, sometimes bouncing with excitement and sometimes having temper tantrums.
This dramatic toddler lets you know how she feels!
If both you and your child are high in intensity, this may make it more challenging for you to "keep your cool" while handling your child's strong reactions
(especially negative reactions).
While parenting the high-energy child can be a challenge, high-energy children who are also fast adapting (adapt quickly to changes and new things) usually adjust fairly easily to the limits that parents set.
Parenting Your Unique Child
The high-energy child
What does a high-energy child look like? Children who are high energy may be highly active or very intense in their reactions (or both active and intense).
The highly active child always seems to be on the move. He runs more often than walks, and doesn't like to stop to eat, rest, or get his diaper changed. If your child has a high activity level you may find this a challenge unless you also have a high activity level.
The high intensity child reacts strongly to things, sometimes bouncing with excitement and sometimes having temper tantrums. This dramatic toddler lets you know how she feels! If both you and your child are high in intensity, this may make it more challenging for you to "keep your cool" while handling your child's strong reactions (especially negative reactions).
While parenting the high-energy child can be a challenge, high-energy children who are also fast adapting (adapt quickly to changes and new things) usually adjust fairly easily to the limits that parents set.
What is the difference between being high-energy and hyperactive or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder)?
While parenting the high-energy child can be a challenge, high-energy children who are also fast adapting (adapt quickly to changes and new things) usually adjust fairly easily to the limits that parents set.
Parenting Your Unique Child
The high-energy child
What does a high-energy child look like? Children who are high energy may be highly active or very intense in their reactions (or both active and intense).
The highly active child always seems to be on the move. He runs more often than walks, and doesn't like to stop to eat, rest, or get his diaper changed. If your child has a high activity level you may find this a challenge unless you also have a high activity level.
The high intensity child reacts strongly to things, sometimes bouncing with excitement and sometimes having temper tantrums. This dramatic toddler lets you know how she feels! If both you and your child are high in intensity, this may make it more challenging for you to "keep your cool" while handling your child's strong reactions (especially negative reactions).
While parenting the high-energy child can be a challenge, high-energy children who are also fast adapting (adapt quickly to changes and new things) usually adjust fairly easily to the limits that parents set.
What is the difference between being high-energy and hyperactive or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder)? High activity level and/or high intensity are normal temperament differences.
Hyperactivity or ADHD are medical, diagnostic labels for a certain pattern of child behaviors, which includes being highly active, and also an inability to stay focused on an activity.
Most diagnoses of hyperactivity or ADHD occur after children start school, where a high energy level doesn't "fit" as well.
Understanding temperament helps parents learn to manage their child's high energy at an earlier age, and helps children learn how to handle appropriately their own energy.
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