Inside The Consulting Room - Understanding the Child Behind the Behaviour

Author: Kim Lee

I am a Chid & Adolescent Psychotherapist. The podcast are educational and orientated towards parents. We cover a wide range of sometimes, tricky subjects, in the hope of reassuring parents that no matter how hard things may seem, there are things you can do.Thank you.Kim
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Notice Me Before I Shout
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026

Send us Fan MailShouting rarely starts at shouting. We’re talking about the moment before the volume rises, when a child makes a small, easily missed bid for connection and learns, over time, that quiet communication doesn’t work at home. Kim Lee, child and adolescent psychotherapist, opens this series with a clear theme: children need to feel noticed in the minds of the adults who care for them, not only responded to when things get loud.We unpack a pattern many families recognize: a child asks, waits, asks again, interrupts, then escalates, and everyone ends up irritated. From the parent side, it can look like impatience or “making a fuss.” From the child side, it can feel like being forgotten until they force attention. Kim challenges the loaded phrase “attention seeking” and offers a more useful frame for parenting and child behavior: attention needing. That shift keeps curiosity alive, supports emotional regulation, and helps you set boundaries while still staying connected.You’ll also hear about being “held in mind,” why some children test whether an adult still remembers or notices them, and why the quiet, “easy” child can be just as in need of attention as the one who shouts. We close with practical tools you can use today: responding to smaller bids, making your return specific, and doing quick repairs when you forget. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a parent who needs it, and leave a review with the one line you want to remember when the house gets loud.