Everyone Needs Attention

Standard 1Standard 4Resource Type: ArticleStandard 6Topic: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeTopic: Relationships and InteractionsTopic: Ethical and Professional Guidelines
Written By Kadisha Conteh

https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/everyone-needs-attention
This article reframes "attention-seeking" behavior as a fundamental human need for relationship and secure attachment. It urges educators to replace punitive responses with compassionate connection, recognizing that children's emotional health and self-regulation flourish through validation rather than isolation.

Organization/Author: Tamar Jacobson, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: June 2023

Kadisha Conteh
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