3.5 Yr Old Talking Constantly

J.,
I do a similar thing, I have them say "excuse me, Mom" and touch my hand. I will either say just a minute, if I can't get to them right a way or if I am talking or in a conversation or I will hold up my pointer finger which tells them to wait a little bit. I also had a daughter that would repeat things over and over, and over and over, even if I was listening. I finally figured out that repeating what she had just said, let her know that in fact I did really just hear and understand what she had said. Sometimes I have to repeat it several different ways, so she gets, that I get it. I try not to repeat exactly what she says, now that she is older, so that I am not condescending. I remember her being about three and we would be somewhere where she needed to be quiet, and not only would she be repeating something, but doing it loudly! I would quickly and quietly repeat what she had said, and tell her we would talk about it later. This really helped for me. It actually is a great skill to have as a habit in good communication/listening. I do it to anyone (even my husband) when I can tell they think I am not understanding or listening. (it works great for when she tries to argue with me too)
Good luck
E.

We do the same as Kyla. We put our hand on theirs so they know we are aware and will be with them in just a moment. At 3 they just say everything that crosses their mind. I find myself often reminding one child that the other was talking and to please let them finish. Unless it's truly something that needs to be interrupted for, I have them repeat what they said when the other one is finished. Same for if it's Daddy or me. They really hate that, especially when they know I heard them. It's the best deterrent we've found. GL! Keep working on it. She'll outgrow the stage soon enough.

Give her a notepad and tell her you love all her ideas and to draw them. I have 4 year old and he LOVES to draw. It will keep her busy. Hope that helps.

LOL...I can so relate! I have three boys - one diagnosed with ADHD and was very much like that when he was that age. Our third is following in his footsteps - I do suspect ADHD with his as well, but being talkative and interrupting doesn't mean they have ADHD, so don't think I'm saying that. ;) I will say that I have tried one thing that seems to help (best with the middle son who just so happens to be the most compliant and follows this rule best). I have them put their hand on my leg when they need something when I'm having a conversation. That way I can stop when there is a good break in the conversation so I can let them speak their mind. I don't know how well it works with the younger kiddos...especially since my 3 year old...is very impulsive! ;)
Good luck! They do get better with age - it seems that 3 1/2 year old stage is hard with the talking thing.