Suitable for 0-11 years: Positive attention and your child

What is positive attention?

Positive attention is the way you show delight in your child and warmth in your relationship through:

• smiling at your child

• making eye contact and using caring facial expressions

• showing physical affection – for example, hugging your child

• using words to celebrate and encourage your child

• showing interest in your child’s interests, activities and achievements.

• Why positive attention is important

• From birth, children need experiences and relationships that show them they’re valued, capable human beings who bring pleasure to others. Positive attention, reactions and responses from key grown-ups help children build a picture of how valued they are.

Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoolers/connecting-communicating/connecting/positive-attention