DD1 very clingy with friends

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whether its girls she's met in indoor play things or nursery, she gets herself attached to them and all i hear is her shouting other girl's name. I'ts playing on my mind because I don't want her to be one of these clingy girls that needs attention and gets on people's nerves (at school). Her half brother is already pulling away and being drawn to younger sister because of her constantly needing attention etc. Any thoughts. She's 4 btw. Is this just a phase?

It is difficult to tell but I am very conscious of this with my DD. She is 3 but I have noticed this from before she was 2. She is very sociable with any child but does tend to cling and follow them and is extremely attached to a couple of friends, one of whom is obviously trying to shake her off. This is very difficult for me as she constantly asks me what this child is doing each day. She tends to cling until she is physically pushed away. I am trying to get her more settled on individual activities, such as jigsaws, colouring etc to "train" her enjoy more solitary pursuits. She has a large group of friends and spends a majority of the week playing with them (or being at nursery). My thinking at this age/stage is that this behaviour displays high sociability which is a good thing to have in life, but, that is just rather pronounced at the moment!! If this desire to cling and follow others is a way of boosting self esteem as well as attention I fear it could be a trait that will endure. Anyone else have any experience/thoughts?

I am very conscious that when she gets to full time school in September that she's going to alienate herself a bit and flit herself from 'best friend' to 'best friend' until she's gone through the lot. She plays great on her own and can play well with others its just she loves to be surrounded by 'friends' whenever she gets the chance. Can someone tell me, am I overreacting? Will she grow out of it when she gets to 'big' school?

I think as long as she's not just clinging to one child it's fine. She sounds sociable and just wants to be included all the time. Dd used to do this with older girls I remember. I remember the Reception year being a little up and down as one particular friend seemed to rule the games alot and dd didn't know where she stood - included one day and excluded the next however she is now going into Yr 2 and has a large and varied group of friends. She is happy to do things on her own if they don't/can't do them with her. For example she joined Beaver Scouts without knowing anyone and loves it. I am sure you'll find it workds itself out

I really hope so, there was a point in nursery where she was attached to one friend who wanted her one day but not the next so that upset her. I think she's a little insecure, but have my fingers crossed that this will sort itself out in school. Thanks for your replies, more welcome.