Attention-seeking behavior is everywhere, and almost all of us have witnessed it at one time or another. You might be familiar with the friend who seems to way too much time on social media, ...

When a child is not able to get attention from his or her primary caretakers, he or she will do what kids do and act out by saying or doing something that creates some drama. Children do this because ...

I’m not here to wag my finger and declare that attention-seeking is bad. Let’s be real—every one of us has had moments where we’ve sought the spotlight. I’ve had mine, and honestly, looking back at ...

Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...

This post is part 1 of a series. Your child has been following you around all morning. You've heard, "Play with meeee" for what seems like the hundredth time. You're exhausted before the day has even ...