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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
What to Do About Your Clinging Child
Feb 11, 2020
A parent shares her struggles with her son's clinginess, revealing how his behavior intensifies after a long day of work. The conversation shifts to understanding children's emotional needs, while also emphasizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Strategies for encouraging independence and self-care for parents are discussed. Listeners also learn about the benefits of allowing children some freedom and explore resources that promote nutritious eating for kids, highlighting practical tips for a balanced family life.
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- Clinginess in children often reflects their emotional need for connection after stressful days away from parents.
- Confident parenting and setting clear boundaries help children feel secure, reducing clinginess and promoting independence.
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Understanding Clinginess in Young Children
Clinginess in young children is often a response to their emotional needs and experiences throughout the day. A child may exhibit clinginess after a full day of being in care or social environments where they feel stress and exhaustion. Instead of viewing this clinginess as a behavior problem, it can be perceived as a child's way of expressing the need for connection and comfort with their parent after being away. Parents should approach this situation with empathy and patience, recognizing that the child’s demands are often rooted in their feelings of fatigue and the need to release pent-up emotions.
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