The Need to Cling: Tips for Separation Struggles

Do you have a clingy baby, toddler or preschooler? Does your child never let you put them down, cry every time you leave daycare or never want to play independently? If this sounds familiar you are definitely not alone. Clinginess while beautiful can be exhausting. This week we invite our emotion coach expert Dr Christiane Kehoe back on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast to discuss childhood clinginess and how to support your child through this stage.We discussWhat it means to have a clingy childIs clingyness developmentally normalIs there an age where clinginess peaksIs the need to cling due to a child's temperamentCan a child’s circumstance i.e. childcare or change in routine, or a new sibling increase a child’s need to clingIs there such a thing as a child being too attached to their parentsDr Christiane’s suggestions and strategies to help a parent with a clingy child when they need to get things doneHow to help children gradually develop more confidence and resilience while still honouring their need for connectionThings we should avoid saying to a child when they are being clingyWhat are the signs that there is a deeper issue happening and that professional support is recommended.Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space