How To Teach Your Child To Politely Get Your Attention

Here's a sure-fire way for kids to get their parent's attention in a well mannered way. 

When you are on the phone or talking to another person, and your child wishes to get your attention, have your child come up and put his or her hand on your arm, or shoulder, etc. without speaking, tugging, jumping up and down, etc. Now you are aware that your child needs something, but you can finish your thought and then turn and acknowledge your child -"Yes Johnny, now what can I do for you?"