My oldest girl is 5.5 years old, and will soon start Kindergarten. This vibrant, smart, and active little girl, used to be so sweet and innocent.
So what the heck happened to her?
Last weekend she and my husband went camping. When they returned on Sunday, my quiet weekend with the younger two girls, suddenly turned into them arguing, fighting over toys, and just plain craziness.
My husband tells me that she is, and has been, perfectly fine when I’m not around. So is it me?
I posted on my Facebook page, that maybe we should put her in some kind of sport or activity, that can help her get her aggression out. The conversation got me thinking though, maybe it’s not aggression, maybe she’s just bored?
I look at little kids, kind of like puppies. If you don’t give your puppy enough exercise, they will start to chew on things and act up. Well, if my kids don’t get enough energy out, they start to act up too!
I totally understand that kids need attention and activity.
But, I just can’t do it all the time. Thank goodness school starts again soon. As much as I enjoy doing things with the girls, like going to the park, and crafts at home, I have a lot to do on top of that too.
It’s like she needs to do something, ALL THE TIME.
The only time you will ever catch her sitting still, is maybe when she is watching TV. Which lately, she doesn’t want to do. Which is great, don’t get me wrong, but all day long, all I hear from her is “I’m bored.” or “I have nothing to do”.
Do you ever have this problem at home?
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Yup! I’ve got two who are constantly bored.
Funny because she was totally bored at my house too. lol
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Yes. My older son needs constant activity or else I’m having to remind him how to “find his center”. It’s a challenge. Since I’m with him most of the time, and therefor act as a disciplinarian often, he’s learned to favor his Dad, so the challenge becomes getting us all on the same page. He’s seven and has signs of ADHD, but he’s bright and easily bored. I just keep trying to encourage him to do his best and try to keep things as civil as possible. When he gets out of line, the consequence is simple and consistent. I’m also enrolling him in Martial arts and possibly soccer and swimming. He’s been swimming a bit this summer and the lessons have really been helping him to gain confidence and focus, which I hope will help him in school, too. HTH!
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She’s just getting older. My middle child is very much this way. A college professor once told me that her favorite children are the ones that can never quite sit still.
My husband also says my girls act way better when I’m not around. I’m thinking I need to be stern more, maybe she thinks she can get away more with you because you are so busy with the other two.
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I’ve heard that before too. That they know no matter what, you will still love them.
My son is always on the go and we tend to keep his attention thankfully by toys that teach him sorting, but he’s 15 months. I have a feeling I’ll be having to keep him busy when he’s that age too.
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My daughter is like this too. She’s three and constantly “needs” food…and I think it’s really boredom. I wish I had some advice – I think being in school will definitely help your daughter, and I think getting outside is very important, too!
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That’s funny you say that, because I know that is the best way for them to have activity. But, of course she always comes in not too long after saying, “I’m bored.” I just can’t win, lol.
It may just be time for her to have a little more structure. By the time you solve this “problem” (in quotes because in the scheme of things it’s not that big of an issue) she’ll be onto something else.
The first month or so of kindergarten may just wipe her out and then you might have to add some after school activities. Every kid is different, some just need more stuff to do.
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Another words, it’s something they outgrow eventually?? ;) I really do think school will be great for her, as long as she is not bored there too.