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Struggling with clinginess and jealousy in my four year old

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Swacademic · 22/09/2026 08:35

I'm looking for some words of wisdom about my 4 year old. I'm really struggling with her behaviour. She wants me to do absolutely everything, is like my shadow, and screams and cries whenever I give her older sister (10) a cuddle. She panics whenever I'm out of her sight. They have a good relationship but her sister is getting understandably resentful that she gets very little of me when my younger one is around. It's making mornings and getting ready for school particularly challenging. Has anyone experienced this and got any ideas? I'm getting to the point of considering professional help as I'm at a loss.

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Swacademic · 22/09/2026 08:36

I should add my husband is very present and hands on but she refuses to go to him for anything

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