I’m worried that she won’t grow out of her boisterous ways.

Psychologist Laverne replies: Some children are more easily distracted and full of energy, while others are calmer and more able to focus. It's fair to say that most 2 and 3 year olds are impulsive, aren't good at listening to instructions
and will probably not pay attention for longer than five or 10 minutes. This can be incredibly wearing for parents but hang on in there because for most children this stage will pass.

By the time your daughter is 5 or 6 she'll probably have settled down and be able
to focus for at least 15 minutes. In the meantime, praise her every time she behaves well and say clearly why you're happy. Tell her things like: ‘Well done, you're sitting still so well at the table today.' Also, encourage your daughter to play games that will build up her level of concentration, such as jigsaw puzzles or card games, and again, praise her efforts. As your daughter becomes able to focus, slowly extend the time. It may also help to do this at a particular time, so she can predict what's going to happen and when. This will curb her frustration.

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