Hyperactivity in 7 yr old boy

He’s seven years old of course his going to have more energy then you - yes, your going to need a lot of rest that’s part of being a grandparent. You just need to get him to release that energy in a more creative way,
Perhaps let him do some sports,
Take him to the park to run around with his friends, or sister. Have a family game night, bake cookies together, go camping..there’s so much fun things you could do to tire him out naturally …
But why on earth are you the grandmother talking about Medicating a child? Do you have custody of the child? To even consider talking about this? shame on you ..Do you really want your grandchild to have compilations in life from Serious Medication Side Effects?
Be happy you have an active grandchild just get him more involved with activities that he likes-in the end it will be a win win situation for both of you.

I understand your concern about your grandson's hyperactivity and his instigating his younger sister. That can be very alarming and stressful at times. It might be a good idea if you suggest some quiet activity that you three can do together such as reading a very well illustrated, attractive children's book together sitting on the couch. Let them pick out some of the subjects in the story that are pictured. You can also buy some pretty pencils and have them sit quietly at the kitchen table with the pretty pencils and paper and draw pictures. You could even get colored pencils for this activity. Along with these activities provide some snacks such as homemade cookies and milk. I suggest homemade cookies so there isn't a lot of preservatives in them. Sometimes, children have to be shown how to be more quiet and calm. I did all of these suggestions with my son when he was little and it worked very well.

You mentioned possibly getting them medication. I'm sure you meant well. However, you can't be certain what they are putting in the medication these days; just like the food! I think the milk and homemade cookies can be as effective as the medication would be and a lot safer! (You know what you put in the cookies and where the milk comes from!)

I wish you the best!
PML

@suedix

I am a grandma .. age 73. Back in the mid 1970s when my son was in .. 3rd or 4th grade his teacher insisted my son was hyperactive and put on medication. My husband and I took our son to the doctor.. my husband was in the Army at the times so an Army pediatrician. He spent a few hours with our son. He came out and said for us not to worry that our son was overactive. Our son is extremely smart.

Smart children get board easily. We tried to keep both our children busy learning things and enjoying nature as well as reading. Of couse I got “I'm bored” many times. To start with I gave them choices of chores to do .. then I added suggestions of things I knew they loved .. music reading .. invite a friend over. Soon I didn’t hear “I'm bored”.

Some children are really hyperactive and may need medication to help them focus. So best to have your grandson evaluated and not ask for medication before being evaluated. Back in the 70s all you had to do was ask for medication or the teacher ask for medication and it was given needlessly . All medication have adverse effects .. some can be deadly. So make sure you know the adverse effects.

What are the “ specific eating issues”. These may be contributing to his behavior.