could my three year old daughter have separation anxiety?? AGAIN??

Question

Every time leave the room she follows me.. I can't even go to the bathroom without her stand on the other side of the door tlling me she needs to use the bathroom too .. If I go into my bedroom to put up clean cloths she flips out and tries to go in there with me.. is this normal??
I am a stay at home mom.. i have never left my kids.... she has only spend three nigh away from me.. two of those i was in the hospital having my second child... I may leave her with a baby sitter once every couple of months.. but she seems fine when i do... does any one else have had a similar expirience??
She is a very smart little girl.. but is very clingy.

Answer 1

Who wants to be on their own, when they can be with the person they love the most?

Try some distraction techniques. She is old enough now to "help". Whilst you are putting clothes away, see if she will do some dusting.

Maybe a couple of hours in a day center with other children as well?

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Answer 3

All kinds of things can trigger separation anxiety in children. She may have had a dream that you left her, or may just be going through a phase where she needs to know you'll be there no matter what. Just let her follow you around, whenever it's possible, and she'll eventually stop. :)

Answer 4

I vaguely remember my son having a few few periods of separation anxiety at various stages but they usually grow out of it completely. I wouldn't worry - just try to be patient with her and probably when she goes to school - there will be some more anxiety - i think it is normal.