Hi
Just wanting a bit of advice/support re my 18 month old. I hate using the word shy, but he is VERY timid in new situatins, eg mother and toddler groups etc.
I try not to stay away from doing new things, and I give him lots of cuddles and reassurance. But a group we tried last week I hardly put him down for 1.5 hurs!! (He enjoyed the biscuits best!! ) He is great once he gets used to things, but compared to his peers it takes him ages. He even yells when we go to the drs or to get his feet mmeasured (strangers in his personal space I guess....)
Any tips greatly appreciated. I don't mind if he wants to be a bit solitary, I just don't want him growing up being SO scared of everything. Think I blame myself a bit coz I had very bad PND and didn't bond with him proberly for AGES after the birth. Thanks for listening
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18 month son very nervous in new situations
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Rozharris · 16/02/2005 08:14
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