Family SOS

When children seek attention, they're often seeking connection. ❤️

Behaviours like yelling, interrupting, clinging, complaining, or repeatedly asking you to play may be a sign that your child is looking for emotional connection.

Instead of reacting with frustration, try responding with connection:
✨ Be present and put distractions away
✨ Stay calm
✨ Help them coregulate by managing your emotions
✨ Validate their feelings
✨ Offer encouragement and words of affirmation

When we look beyond the behaviour and focus on the need, children feel safer, understood, and more connected. 💙

If this sounds hard, our Family SOS Parent Support Team is here to help! Please reach out and we will connect you with our parent support team.