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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Our Clingy Child Won't Let Us Leave
Dec 13, 2017
A parent seeks advice on how to handle their clingy 5-year-old who cries and begs them not to leave. The podcast discusses the challenges of parenting a clingy child, setting boundaries, and understanding the child's emotions. It also explores the situation of a clingy child who only wants one parent and offers resources for support.
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- Children's tantrums should be seen as healthy and expected venting moments for the child, providing an opportunity for the parent to establish boundaries and set limits while empathizing with their feelings.
- Parents should prioritize self-care and set clear boundaries for their child's demands, releasing themselves from guilt or giving in, allowing the child to express their frustration and anger while ensuring their own needs are met.
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Reframing the Situation and Embracing the Storm
The parent is worried that their working schedule is causing their two and a half year old's clinginess, but it's important to feel confident in the choices made. Instead of seeing the tantrums as a problem, they should be seen as healthy and expected venting moments for the child. The parent needs to establish boundaries and set limits while empathizing with the child's feelings. By welcoming the storm, understanding the child's exhaustion and need to express themselves, the parent can become the confident leader their child needs.
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