How Do I Deal With Kids With ADD who Talk too Much?

Children with ADD or ADHD often display an overabundance of energy and excitement. This can manifest itself in the child talking excessively, which can irritate or aggravate some people. Although many people choose to medicate these children, medication is a short-term solution that can be harmful to the body and mind. Natural solutions exist for helping a child with ADD or ADHD not be so talkative, which can help them navigate social situations more successfully.

Things You'll Need

• Modeling clay
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Nuts

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Instructions

• 1

  Reduce or eliminate processed foods containing artificial colors, flavors or sugars from your child's diet. According to OneADDplace.com, these foods can increase ADD tendencies and could be contributing to your child's increase in talkativeness.

• 2

  Replace the processed foods with healthy alternatives, such as nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and oils that contain the omega fatty acids, such as flaxseed, hempseed or cod liver oil.

• 3

  Reduce or eliminate your child's use of television and other visual media. These media sources are thought to increase ADD tendencies, and could be increasing your child's talkativeness, according to Healthy Living Guide.

• 4

  Replace visual media with creative, hands-on works that your child can take part in, such as sculpting modeling clay or making pictures by cutting out shapes from construction paper. Active children are less talkative when their minds are occupied with creative work.

• 5

  Set aside time during the day to actively pursue talking with your child. Even though your child may seem overly talkative, she can still benefit from spending time with you and knowing that you value what she has to say.