Toddler separation/ parent preference
Not sure if anyone is going through anything similar but our daughter has always been really independent but recently I can’t leave a room without loads of tears and her calling for me constantly. Obviously I love that she wants me but now she’s really struggling going to bed and gets hysterical when we go to leave which has never been an issue before. I’m not sure if it’s an age thing or whether it’s because of the addition of her baby brother arriving a couple of weeks ago and mixed with her starting nursery but I’m just looking for some advice on how to navigate through it from someone who’s gone through/ going through the same thing or something similar xx
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@Jess it’s so hard to know what to do as I don’t want to make any issue worse for her 😭
@Alice same. I feel awful about it most of the time because I feel I’m doing something wrong or not enough.. she gets so upset if I’m making dinner and she just wants to be held. Last night she fell asleep on me and I couldn’t put her to bed because she kept crying for me. My husband will try and help and then she gets upset because she only wants me and I’m sure makes him feel awful too.
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It could be all of that or just the age too. My daughter has always been quite clingy when I’m around but it’s been a lot worse lately. I am also pregnant and she’s had a sleep regression so not sure if that’s making it worse. I think it’s just another phase that will improve. I have read it’s normal when you’re close to having a new baby as well. I love that she loves me so much but it does make it really tough when I need to cook or just go to the bathroom! X