How do you feel when someone is too busy to talk to you, cuts you off because something else has caught their attention, finishes your sentences, or simply doesn’t listen? It is frustrating and can also leave you feeling rejected or insignificant. If this happens regularly, you might try to regain control by speaking louder or acting up to draw attention – or you might retreat and stop voicing your needs and opinions altogether.
If such interactions can have a strong impact on an adult’s self-esteem, imagine how much more they can affect a young child. It is therefore important to ensure that you have positive, meaningful and effective interactions with the children in your care, because they are the bedrock of relationships and attachment.
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