How to harness kids’ natural energy

Last Updated on April 1, 2024

[AD] As mums we know that kids have endless energy, and it can be hard getting the balance right between directing their energy in ways that benefit them, whilst allowing them the freedom to use it how they see fit.

However, there are some ways that you can harness kids’ natural energy so you can achieve this balance, and here’s how.

Creative outlets and hobbies

You can harness your kid’s natural energy by finding creative outlets for them to enjoy, or finding hobbies for kids that they can immerse themselves in.

There are many creative outlets or hobbies that you may like to try, including drawing, kids craft ideas, playing with blocks, and learning a musical instrument.

Not pushing them into a creative outlet or hobby, will allow them to naturally discover things that they will enjoy in the long term.

Puzzles

Another creative outlet that helps harness kids’ natural energy are puzzles, which are also a fantastic way to occupy the cognitive part of their brain.

Puzzles are fantastic for kids because they’re challenging, and don’t involve the use of screens.

You can often find puzzles at affordable prices at charity shops, and discount stores, but just be mindful of missing pieces if buying them second hand.

Creative writing

Another way to harness kid’s natural energy is to direct it into creative writing.

This could mean getting your kid to come up with a poem, or write an introduction to a short story, both of which will get their creative juices flowing, and allow them to get lost in another world that they’ve created.

Creative writing is also an excellent way to enhance your kids reading and communication skills, which will prepare your kid for school.

Self expression

Letting your kids express themselves is a great way to work with their energy levels, and one of the ways you can do this is by signing them up for dance classes.

Kids love moving in different ways and in ways that they find fun, such as pretending to be an object, moving their arms and legs in various ways, and jumping up and down.

Dancing, and other forms of self expression, help kids to use their energy levels in a way that feels freeing for them.

Exploring interests

Older kids who may not have the same energy level as younger kids can find interests that may give them a new burst of energy.

Finding out what older kids like, and encouraging them to pursue it, can shape their focus, give them a sense of purpose, and help them at school.

Volunteering

Another fantastic way to harness kids’ natural energy is to get them to volunteer.

Helping others teaches your kids a sense of community, develops their social skills, and shows them what it means to care for others, which helps them become a valuable part of the social fabric in adulthood.

Getting the balance right

Getting the balance right by not overloading your kids’ schedules, whilst leaving them time for any of the activities mentioned in this post on the weekends or in the evenings, will help your kids to have a balanced life, with moments of high energy, as well as moments of downtime, helping them to consolidate their learning and thrive in their lives.

Conclusion

Harnessing kids’ natural energy is something all mums need to do at some point, and finding ways to channel it positively, whilst still allowing your kids to have some freedom in how they use it, can be a challenge.

However, this is a challenge that can be achieved by finding your kids fun things they can use their energy on, getting them to use their brains differently, allowing them to express themselves, exploring their interests, and introducing them to volunteering.

How do you harness your kids’ natural energy?