Re: "having trouble dealing with his energy level and that because his energy level is so high, it's causing chaos and stress on the others". It's a tough call for sure, so hard to have that nice, easy routine and then KAPOW, this new little person, who seems to be way overstimulated by everything & everyone suddenly new to him. I currently care for 2 little boys that are 2.5 as well...and for sure I saw the "wouldn't of played with anything longer than 30 seconds and just ran around pulling everything out." in the first couple of weeks, but it did get better. I should add that I do have the luxury of only having toys at their immediate access (I limit the quantity a lot and rotate once per week). Puzzles, blocks...things with lots of pieces, or the potential to make a mess I take down on n individual basis as a table activity. I know it's the last thing you have time for is to rearrange things for one little person...but it does helps a lot with my busy, crazy 2 year olds! Best of luck to you!