What are the signs that my child might feel emotionally dismissed or ignored by me? 

Emotional neglect contradicts the Islamic ethic of care. Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Nisa (4), Verse 9: ‘And let those people (who are the guardians and executors of orphans) be anxious… and speak with (the poor and the orphans, with) appropriate words of comfort.’ Speaking to children fairly entails speaking to them when they are most in need. It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5998, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would attend to children with complete attention, never brushing them aside. It is recorded in Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 917, ‘The holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was leading the people in prayer with Umamah, daughter of Zainab, daughter of the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (in his lap). When he prostrated, he put her down, and when he got up (after prostration), he lifted her up.’ This degree of presence informs us that when a child is acknowledged, even in seemingly insignificant situations to adults, they feel emotionally held. Restoring focus is more than just a pleasant gesture. It is a compassionate deed and a revered example of prophetic parenting. The world sees a child when they feel noticed by their parents.