One way is to listen to them. Often busy parents fail to listen to and notice their children. The result is a child who does not communicate well. This stifles the growth of the child's mind, personality, ability, and self-confidence. This behavior will usually get the attention of the adult, but may cause the adult to punish the child as well.
Nothing makes a person feel more cared about than to be listened to.
Look for ways to spend special time with your child. Even if it is only for 10 minutes, take time to be with the child as an interested, nonjudgmental friend. Be ready to talk about or do anything the child wants to do. Listening increases understanding of and sensitivity to other people's feelings. Make talking with your child a habit from birth on.