POST #5 - "I'M TALKING TO YOUR MOTHER"!!

My daughter, who is almost two, has pick-up a new behavior. She has learned the art of interruption. My wife and I cannot talk to each other, or another person, or on the phone, with her interrupting saving dada, mama, etc... Being the center of attention is the flavor of the month. She is very persistent and is not easily stopped. This is a common behavior with all kids. Actually, adults want to the center of attention just like kids, and often they interrupt more often. Keys to dealing with this behavior.
First, try to ignore the behavior. Never stop your conversation, this only feeds into the negative behavior and makes it more powerful. Often, tell your child that you will respond to them after you are done talking, then cut back the time you talk. Finally, praise your child for not interrupting and listening to you. Remember, as mentioned in previous posts, always consider removing yourself from a situation if you think you will react to the situation.