It has been getting worse over the past few months.she will follow me around the apt she insists on sleeping in the bed with me. she doesnt like to be in a room by herself.im a single mother who is in school. my daughter goes to daycare at night and on the weekends she is with her father or grandparents.i dont get to spend that much time with her.i dont think that her following me around has to do with her not seeing me as much.im sure thats part of it but its beginning to get ridiculous.she would much rather sit in the living room with me and watch me do my homework with no tv on or anything that go play with toys.i dont know what is happening or what to do do break her of this attachment problem. before this she used to be so independent and would do things by herself. now she just wont leave my side for anything. please someone help im afraid something is seriously wrong.
2006-12-05 12:19:14 · 16 answers · asked by Ashley S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
If your daughter is acting needy she probably needs you! The more you put her off the worse it will get... If your doing home work, then give her some markers and coloring books so she is at least doing something while she sits with you... Make a point to do things with her... I wouldn't let her sleep in your bed though, Just spend as much free time with her as you can, involve her in cooking with you, and make her feel more important than your school.... The more time you spend with her, she will pull back..
2006-12-05 12:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Tina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's virtually as clingy except she'll play with different toddlers and enable others carry her. when I walk out of the room she begins crying and following me so I turn round and tell her she doesn't favor to cry and to come back on and help me (then tell her what i'm doing). She continuously seems taken aback with techniques from this even although we do it about 10x/ day. this is been operating large because she realizes i'm not strolling faraway from her and typically she turns round and walks decrease back to her toys. I also provide her fake initiatives like putting cheerios out and in of boxes even as I make dinner or sitting interior the sock basket even as I randomly toss socks in even as folding. they only love us mamas and decide to have an interest in each and everything we do.
2016-11-30 04:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your daughter if anyone has touched her in her private area. I fear she has been molester ed by someone. Be very careful when you ask and be sure to tell her that it is ok to tell you the truth. Also tell her that nobody will hurt her or you if she tells the truth. You need to be very gentle when asking these questions and do all you can to let her know that what ever did happen is not her fault. And Do Not let her see any reaction from you. If she does then she will shut down and not say anymore. Let me know how you make out
2006-12-05 13:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by magsmountain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend time with her--She's FIVE!!!! They grow up very fast and I suggest you start playing with her. Read her a story in HER bed to get her to sleep in there so you can get some sleep yourself. You need to have a section of time that is just for her. The two of you have mommy -daughter time. Do your homework at the school library so you don't have to do it in front of your daughter thus the time your at home is her time.
2006-12-05 12:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by Darby 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This seems like she's trying to get your attention. My suggestion is to make plans that you see her more when you have spare time. On the weekends when she's with her father or grandparents, why don't you make plans with the father or grandparents that your involved in aswell, so that way she doesn't feel like you're just leaving her.
2006-12-05 12:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by gregtkt120012002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there's nothing wrong shes not hurt and didn't have a night mare make her sleep in her own bed let her know she cant be your shadow and spend time with her when you can maybe she feels like you don't have enough time for her right now.
2006-12-07 06:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by lola1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "erikson's stages of development" at that age a child may be very dependant and attached. Try talking to her and see if shes scared of anything or if anything happend.
2006-12-05 12:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by xoxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a toughie. It sounds like something is bothering her. maybe she is just at that age though where she has fears about losing you so she may think clinging to you is best. I don't know i wish you the best of luck
2006-12-05 12:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm...she's 5, she's still a baby and she wants to be with momma...there's nothing abnormal about that. You should cherish this moment, b/c in a few years she's not going to want you around....you're going to be begging her to spend time with you. Children want to be around their parents when they are young, that's totally normal.
2006-12-05 13:28:13 · answer #9 · answered by tangyterp83 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u need to be firm and set boundaries also let her know what time in the day u will have special time and stick to it. make her sleep in ur room and dont give her extra freedom coz ur feeling lonely
2006-12-08 12:16:25 · answer #10 · answered by jaydyne f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋