
Like most five-year-olds, my son often has more energy than I would like. While I love my son, there are times when I wish that he would just sit down for a few minutes. One of my tricks to induce a lull in his rambunctious behavior to find means for him to release his energy.
Since he already is constantly banging on objects around our home, I decided to try to cultivate this passion of his and purchased him a set of drums for children. Now when he has too much energy, I simply tell him to go play his drum kit for a little while. Not only does he love playing the instrument, but it also provides him with a means of creative expression.