I used to get so annoyed when I would hear, “Mom, Mom, Mom, Mommy, Mom…”, or to feel 
constant tapping and pulling on your arm.  Like most kids, ours had such a hard time not 
interrupting when I was in the middle of a conversation with someone. 

I decided to coach them to gently put their hand on my arm to let me know they wanted to 
talk to me.  I would then put my hand on their hand to let them know that I understood their 
need, and would excuse myself from my conversation as soon as I could to see what they 
needed.  It worked!  Be sure to get to them in a timely manner so that they know you will 
hold up your end of the bargain.