My just one DS has suddenly gone. Incredibly whiny and clingy. He's always been raging key independent and totally unfussed by me. He was an early walker I think just to get away from me! Now he wants to be held non stop and seems quite intimidated at parties etc having previously been so smiley and confident. I know a clingy phase is normal (?) but desperate for advice on how to respond. He was very disinterested in any kind of cuddles even when he was a newborn so in a way I am really enjoying it now. But I know we mustn't keep this up. I work full time and also really don't want his doting dad feeling left out.
I have tried to just bend down and cuddle him every time he cries to come up rather than actually picking him up but he isn't usually satisfied by that!
any advice would be so appreciated!