J.M.
Hi S.:
First,you need to know,that your daughters behavior is quite natural,for her age.She doesn't hate everyone else,she simply isn't use to everyone else.Children this age,have attachment fears.They are so afraid,if they lose sight of their mother,that they will lose them,or (never see them again)Thats why the clinginess,and following you where ever you go like a little puppy.You can resolve this,by offering her reasurance. You need to show her,that mom can leave the room,and (still return)Start by leaving her only a few minutes,then retuning,and calling her attention,to the fact(See mommy comes back) You just keep adding a few minutes each time,and returning so she learns to trust you'll return.One thing that saves alot of mothers sanity,is the benifit of having someone we trust with our children to take over for a little while when We need a break!You need to allow your daughter to become friendly with others.She needs to interact more with her Grandparents,and close friends. You don't want her throwing a fit each time,so in the beginning,stay there close, and let her witness first hand,how much you trust that individual.Have the Grandparents take her for a walk outside alone,then take her back to you soon after. This will calm her fears, and let her know, that she can leave,enjoy the company of others, and (be back with her mom,where she feels safe) Understand,S.,that your daughter isn't doing this to upset you,or be antisocial towards others,she simply has fears at this age,of losing you. She will come out of this soon,but you need to help her with it.I wish you and your darlin daughter the best.
