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“Don’t Go!”: Clinginess, Separation Anxiety, and the Push–Pull of Toddlerhood
Toddlerhood is full of contradictions. “Don’t help me.” “Don’t leave me.” Clinginess and separation anxiety live right in the middle of that tension. These moments aren’t signs that something is wrong. They’re signs of becoming.(And yes—this often shows up at the exact moment you’re trying to leave the house, make it to work on time, or do one very ordinary thing without an audience.) If your toddler wraps themselves around your leg when you try to leave the room—or dissolves

Sarah
Jan 4


Storms of Toddlerhood
If you’ve ever felt your heart race as your toddler drops to the floor screaming in the grocery store, you know that tantrums don’t just...

Sarah
Sep 5, 2025


The Emotional Life of Toddlers: A Behavior Guide for the People Who Love Them
“The toddler’s struggle is to find a balance between dependence and independence.” — Alicia Lieberman If you’ve ever watched a toddler...

Sarah
Aug 15, 2025


No, No, No: Welcome To Toddlerhood
If you’re raising a toddler, chances are you’ve been yelled at for peeling the banana wrong. Or for offering the right cup when suddenly,...

Sarah
Aug 15, 2025
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