Add novelty to everyday experiences in your child’s life by switching things aound a little, ever so often.  Novelty has been found to increase alertness in kids – a predictable monotonous routine can actually dull the senses.  Try a few of these ideas:

• Try rotating her toys. Put aside the ones she plays with often, and bring out less used toys.
• Rearrange the furniture in your home, and let her help you do it.
• Change the position of her favorite chair, the one she uses to watch television, for instance, – she’ll enjoy the new angle!
• Let her sleep on the opposite end of the bed for  a few days.
• Eat on the floor in the living room or the yard, instead of the dining table, for  a day.

Have fun!