On The Telephone…
While on the phone and there is
nothing you can do to stop your child
interrupting the call while he is
demanding your attention.
Tell your child interrupting is not
good manners; then explain you do not
want to be interrupted when you are on
the telephone.
A way to prevent this problem is to
practice on two pretend telephones, one
for you and one for your child this will
teach your child not to interrupt while
you are on the phone.
Tell your child “this is how I talk
on the phone and this is how you play
while I am on the phone”.
You then swap roles by your child
being on the phone and you playing
without interrupting, while he is on the
phone.
This will show your child what to do
instead of interrupting you while on the
phone.
When Visitors Call By….
Visitors have called in for a cupper
and a chat, your child starts
interrupting your conversation to be
noticed and have your attention, simply
say to your child, “I am talking to
Margret and John”. But say no more.
You need to be firm or the
interrupting is likely to continue.
Try Praise…
While you have visitors, occasionally
give your child some attention praise
your child for playing nicely and not
interrupting, this means your child will
less want to barge into your
conversation.
When your visitors are gone praise
your child for their great behavior
while the visitors were there, letting
your child know how proud of him you are
for not interrupting as often.
