When your out in public how do you calm them - Hippymom

LadyHawk · 12-04-2006, 04:55 PM

Some children react to crowds, noises, vibrations and overall energy. Let's share some ideas of how to keep your child calm and not reacting negatively. I have one child that becomes fearful and will ask a million times for a hug. Now this to you may not sound to bad. But, when your grocery shopping he's responding to all the electric appliances and it makes him nervous. Body contact keeps him calm. He's 10 and it doesn't work well when trying to grocery shop. I now put him behind the cart pushing it so he's holding on to something and I will walk beside him placing my hand on his when not putting items in the cart.

I then have another one who gets wild at times and may be spinning, dancing you name it. He's the one I have yet to figure out what to do. I carry sensory balls with me at all times, but he's now getting away from this so I'm looking for more ideas.

Friskay · 12-04-2006, 05:02 PM

I have no idea... sorry
Devin is the one who is the one all over the place!!! I have yet to find a way to calm him down.

What are sensory balls and what are they for?

LadyHawk · 12-04-2006, 05:05 PM

They are easy to make and they squeeze them and it put pressure on the palms sending a calming sensation to the brain. I take an extra large balloon, put in a funnel and fill with rice and another with beans. My kids have a blast making them. I have also used flour (great feeling but messy, suggest you do this one) and cornmeal. They are wonderful teachers gifts too. I have sets of them in my car, purse and at their school. But, they are too use to them now so I must think of something else. I did get Karl one of those harry looking balls for Christmas.

Ariel · 12-05-2006, 07:41 AM

For me, it is Garrett, and he is normally screaming out. I do a lot of comforting and hugging. Sometimes I will get him out and hold him, but that makes it hard b/c then Gavin wants out too.

12-05-2006, 10:39 AM

a lot of hugging. And redirecting their attention helps alot. something else that has helped is to let them help me find the things on my list by being the list holder. So they are not so worried about everythign else in the store.

12-04-2006, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
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LadyHawk Take the time to give that last kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 13,429 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 Points: 1,157,019.89 Bank: 47,534,563.43 Total Points: 48,691,583.32 Donate	They are easy to make and they squeeze them and it put pressure on the palms sending a calming sensation to the brain. I take an extra large balloon, put in a funnel and fill with rice and another with beans. My kids have a blast making them. I have also used flour (great feeling but messy, suggest you do this one) and cornmeal. They are wonderful teachers gifts too. I have sets of them in my car, purse and at their school. But, they are too use to them now so I must think of something else. I did get Karl one of those harry looking balls for Christmas. __________________

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Ariel Calling peace and sanity Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Sign: Leo Posts: 12,240 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 Points: 375,282.09 Bank: 7,729,905.69 Total Points: 8,105,187.78 Donate	For me, it is Garrett, and he is normally screaming out. I do a lot of comforting and hugging. Sometimes I will get him out and hold him, but that makes it hard b/c then Gavin wants out too. __________________ Once you focus on your gifts instead of your problems, your whole perspective will change and you will see blessings everywhere.

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12-04-2006, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Friskay Likes it dark :ohyeah Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a state of madness!!! Sign: Leo Posts: 22,370 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6 Points: 2,096,843.70 Bank: 9,868,229.11 Total Points: 11,965,072.81 Donate	I have no idea... sorry Devin is the one who is the one all over the place!!! I have yet to find a way to calm him down. What are sensory balls and what are they for?

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DragonTamer Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	a lot of hugging. And redirecting their attention helps alot. something else that has helped is to let them help me find the things on my list by being the list holder. So they are not so worried about everythign else in the store.