- Let them feel you are there
Touch is extremely important in the how we interact with our children and on their development.
The National Institute of Health published an article in Pediatrics Child Health that reported:
“Much evidence now points to the importance of touch in child development.”
The article pointed out that infants cannot even grow properly without frequent human contact.
Knowing the power we have in simply making physical contact with our child can be used to great advantage when trying to get their undivided attention.
Put your hand on your child’s shoulder or gently cradle their face so they know you are speaking to them.
This will work well for transitioning to another activity, like watching television to getting into pajamas, or to make them aware that it is almost time to go.