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How do you handle clingy phases in 2.5 yr olds or older?

omurrayomurray
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DS is 2 yrs 9 months and he's going through a very clingy phase lately.  He's also pretending to be a baby a lot.  He's an only child and I'm not pregnant so it doesn't have anything to do with a new sibling.  I'm assuming its just another random phase but I'm not sure the best way to handle at this age.  Of course I want him to feel safe and reassured and know that I'm always here for him, but I also know that he needs to develop a bit more independence etc..  He does have one class that we do once a week where he goes by himself without me.  He has done fine in it up until the last 3 weeks when he started this clingyness.  Any ideas, suggestions for handling?
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Re: How do you handle clingy phases in 2.5 yr olds or older?

  • NikkizMomNikkizMom
    the world of 2-3 year olds is an unpredictable rollercoaster.  just know someday you will be begging your little one for a hug.  i try to remind myself of that when it gets hard, but it isn't always easy.  hang in there, many moms before us have survived :)
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  • pookie2005pookie2005
    Maybe something is happening in class?  Are his teachers treating him well?  Is there a class bully?  That would be my starting point.
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  • Starr_MomStarr_Mom

    DS is 2y8m and doing the same thing lately. He wants me to carry him everywhere and refuses to walk. He has started crying when I drop him off at school every morning. It's driving me nuts, but I just keep repeating my mantra: This too shall pass.

    ETA: I just wanted to add that I don't give into him all the time. If I have the time, I let him cry and do not pick him up. Or if we are at home, I enforce independent play so I can cook dinner, clean, etc.

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  • cbidt*sgirlcbidt*sgirl member
    wow, my 2.9 yo is doing the exact same thing and i assumed it was new sib related.  perhaps it's the age.  no tips here except for long deep breaths for the mom. it's annoying!
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  • michaeltrishmichaeltrish
    Wine, lots and lots of wine. Stick out tongue
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  • niecyniecy
    when DS was doing that I didn't always give in even if it meant a fit. He got over it rather quickly
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  • butterbeansmamabutterbeansmama

    imageniecy:
    when DS was doing that I didn't always give in even if it meant a fit. He got over it rather quickly

    ditto - like when I had to make dinner, put in some laundry, do a chore, etc. He is fine playing alone, but he went through an extremely clingy stage. Of course, he still asks to be held quite frequently and he snuggles and wants me to do pretty much everything (as opposed to daddy or anyone else), but I truthfully love it, because I know it won't last forever :-(

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