Think:Moment: Attention Seeking

Dr. J. Stuart Ablon explains that while it may be common to say someone with challenging behavior is "just seeking attention," we need to dig deeper. If they could seek attention in adaptive ways, they would. Instead of "just ignoring it" and hoping it will go away, let's help that person build the skills they need.
Learn more about Think:Kids and the Collaborative Problem Solving approach at ThinkKids.org.