My two years old daughter is afraid to some people for what we don't find any reason. Whenever she sees anyone of them or hear
their name she starts crying and hold me or her mother tight. She is very jolly and active girl by nature. We are afraid if this is something serious. Please suggest.
It’s normal. I was just give her a quick hug or pat on the back and say “you’re fine, this is X”.
I would not hold her tight and do prolong hugs when she acts like this. This will reinforce she needs protection.
She will outgrow this phase rather quickly.
Totally normal. Wait it out. Don't force her to be with people she isn't used to. If, when she hears their name, she thinks you're going to leave her with them (babysitter, grandparents, neighbor), sometimes that's enough to set her off. If it's a babysitter, you need to figure out if something bad happened (she got spanked or yelled at) or if she just gets upset about parents going out for a while. Separation anxiety (along with the clinging) is very common and there are different ways to handle it. Talk to the pediatrician and also ask the children's librarian for some helpful books on child development so you can learn about these not-so-pleasant phases in children.
Stranger anxiety. It's a normal thing. Some kids go through it. Some don't. Here's a link to a bit more info. https://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler-behavior/toddler-str...
don't look for reasons (she's two, logic isn't her strong suit just yet) and don't flap and squawk about it.
give her a pat on the back, don't force her to interact with people against her will, and carry on without drama.
khairete
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My youngest would scream when my husband's grandmother would get close to him. He was very picky who he would go to.
It's completely normal.
It's just a common stage toddlers go through.
This sounds totally normal at this age. She should outgrow it quickly. Just give her some gentle comfort when she is stressed, but don't go overboard with coddling or she might learn that her fear is correct.
Normal. Don't act worried about it around her. If you do, then you are telling her that there is really something to be afraid of. Just ignore it and don't try to make the child go to those people. And don't treat them like they've done something wrong.
