Why does my child interrupt so much?

Interrupting usually comes from excitement or fear of not being heard. You can teach patience with gentle consistency.

What to do, step by step:

1. Model waiting.
   When they talk, show you can wait your turn, too.
   
2. Create a signal.
   Teach them to tap your arm instead of interrupting.
   Respond with, “I see your tap—I’ll be with you in a second.”
   
3. Follow through quickly.
   Reward the waiting by responding soon after.
   
4. Praise the effort.
   “You waited until I finished—that was respectful.”
   
5. Reinforce during calm times.
   Role-play and practice patience as a fun game.