So my dd is now 7. Has always been very sociable, non-fussy, good with eye contact, making friends, chatting to strangers Etc
However in the last year she seems to have changed a lot. I don't know if it's 'normal' development or a phase but things I've noticed recently are:
- Separation anxiety (not as bad now as it was in the summer)
- bring very emotional and outbursts over the smallest things
- super fussy about food - this is not like her
- fussy about clothing, how it feels against skin etc
- suddenly hating crowds/noise - e.g. a panto
- not wanting to do many "treat" type activities e.g. cinema/bowling. She's ok if she picks the activity so it feels almost like a control thing
- being very over sensitive, e.g. even Disney films can be too upsetting/emotional - even ones she previously watched and enjoyed
- not liking change, eg major breakdown over the living room being painted cos she hadn't "pre-approved" the colour
Overall I'd have fair she's gone from being bubbly, outgoing and care free to very sensitive and emotional. I'd read about a hormone surge in girls at 7 but this seems more than that?
Just wondering if this is likely to be "phase" or if it could be more than that?