What your child really wants when they're 'attention seeking'

"Attention seeking" in children gets a bad rap. Whether they're acting out, being clingy, or loud, this sort of behaviour is often dismissed frustrating and something to ignore.  But this attention seeking is just one of the ways kids try and seek connection with their parents and understanding this can help build better habits and stronger bonds.  Featured in this episode: Gen Muir, educator at Connected Parenting https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.