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How to Get Your Toddler to Go to Bed
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How to Know When to Potty Train a Toddler
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How to Introduce Math to a Toddler
How to Introduce Science to a Toddler
How to Prevent a Toddler's Temper Tantrum
How to Discourage Temper Tantrums
How to Handle Toddler Night Terrors
How to Cope With a Clingy Toddler
How to Get a Toddler to Sleep All Night
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Summary: Coping with a clingy toddler is something that all parents have to go through. Find out how to cope with a clingy toddler with expert tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video about early childhood development.
Donna Williams is a Licensed Psychotherapist, and she has her PhD in Early Childhood Education and Development, a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Education. Williams...read more
"Have you ever wondered how to deal with a clingy toddler? I am Doctor Donna with some advice on how to deal with that. For allot of parents that is a really emotionally draining experience. To have your toddler sucked to your leg no matter what the situation is. Realize that it is a behavior that comes in and out of a child's life. They will mature. They go through periods of separation anxiety and clinginess. All you need to do is a be a supportive loving caring parent. Let them understand. That you are there for them. For example. If you are going to go drop them off at school. Some parents say I just like to drop my child and run so they don't see me leave. You don't want to do that. You want to give your child a kiss and a hug and tell them that you will be coming back. Let them know that you will be back. Do not create anxiety and fear about them staying in a situation they might not know people in. Give them some confidence. Also clinginess is due to maybe some shyness. Lack of social skills. Teach your child how to deal with uncomfortable situations. Clinginess will subside as they get older. Make sure that you are loving and supportive. And guiding them through the process. Scolding them will not make it any easier. Good luck on dealing with clinging toddlerhood. I am Doctor Donna."
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