Think your toddler is ignoring you? The truth might be funnier (and more innocent) than you think. Learn why toddlers get distracted, why eye contact is key, and 3 quick tips to actually get their attention.

From birth to age five, your child’s brain is growing at a rapid pace — forming more than 1 million new neural connections every second (Harvard Center on the Developing Child, 2023). These connections are shaped by experiences, especially those with primary caregivers.