3 year old phone issue!!

[13rainbeau]

My 3 year old daughter has suddenly started shouting and attatching herself to me whenever i need to use the phone, I've tried distracting her, i've offered her fruit or a biscuit put on a favourite tv programme or music, got her colouring etc. Nothing stops her. She just demands my attention until i have to put the phone down. Whats going on???

[GrandmaGIna]

I have a Three yr old Granddaughter that has recently moved in with us,She started doing the same thing. When I need to make or take a call I tell her that when I have the phone in my hand she has to sit and wait, She can sit right by me but she has to be quiet, It took several attempts but she finally got the Idea, Now she gives me a look but waits, sometimes not so quiet.

I have raised two children now 26 and 24 so having a three year old in the house is different, I have relearned that changing the tone of my voice so that she knows that I am NOT kidding works and thanking her for listening when I am finished shows her that I am please with her behavior. I do not give treats whenever she does a good thing, Just a hug and a thank you works great.

[MsConstrued]

I would suggest ignoring her (I know its hard) so maybe use a few practice calls for a few days. After the call, if she has been good I would give her a small reward (sticker or even just some one-on-one time to read her a book). Then she will get the idea that if she is quiet while you are on the phone they she gets the attention she wants. However make sure you follow through after every call she has been good for.