Ep. 116: Why does my child demand constant attention? Friday Q&A
Ep. 116: Why does my child demand constant attention? Friday Q&A  
Podcast: The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}
Published On: Fri Feb 24 2023
Description: My four-year-old is relentless in their demand for constant attention. But especially when I’m doing something like checking a text message, watching something on my phone, or talking to someone else- even just their dad! If I don’t pay attention immediately, he freaks out. How do I get this under control?In this episode, I:Reassure you that the need for connection is totally normal!Describe the neurobiology processes that make a lack of connection feel like dangerRecommend resources for how to help your child be able to tolerate disconnectionWelcome to Fridays in February Q&As!  I'll be answering one question every Friday in February.Additional Resources:Scaffolding Podcast: https://robyngobbel.com/scaffoldingBottomless Pit podcast: https://robyngobbel.com/bottomlesspitThe Guided Journal will ship to your mailbox on September 21 2026 if you pre-order NOW!You can pre-order anywhere you buy books online. If you'd like a personalized signed copy, pre-order from my local independant book store!Lots of pre-order options, including my local bookstore, and a way to pre-order in bulk (5 or more) and receive a BIG discount at RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournal Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute’s (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)