Have you ever felt like your child could hear everything else going on around them except for what you were saying to them?  It is so easy for little ones to get distracted.  Sometimes you need a way to get them to focus on you so you can tell them something important.

A simple trick I learned early on is to have my kids put their hands on my face when I have something important to tell them.  When a child puts their hands on your face they are suddenly concentrating on you and it is so much easier to communicate with them.

I will use this method with little ones usually around age 2 up to 6 or so. I use this when I need to correct their behavior, I have very important instructions for them, or I simply want them to know that I love them and want to encourage them.  After a few times of saying “put your hands on my face” and showing them what to do by placing their hands on your cheeks, they will learn what to do.  Usually kids don’t resist because they are intrigued and know that they have your full attention.  Little do they know that you have their full attention too!

Try it with your little ones and let me know if it works for you or if you have any other tips.  I’d love to hear them!!