Blaming work for clingy toddler syndrome

Over the past 2 weeks since rupturing my Anterior cruciate ligament skiing I’ve realised that my “clingy” Mummy’s boy is probably a product of my own lack of consistency & overindulgence.

Over the past 6 months my 2 year old son has had a solidly one track “Mummy mind” not entertaining anyone else when I am around, not even his doting fun filled Daddy.  Mummy cuddles, Mummy stories & Mummy carriage was all that would do.  His heartbroken cries and trembling lip meant I always accepted his demands as a natural “phase”, blaming the fact I am often absent and leaving him with others for his clinginess.

It was only when I was suddenly unable to meet his demands due to my injury that I realised what an injustice I’ve been doing to myself and him.  After a day of heartbreaking yells and demands he came to terms with the fact I could not grant his every wish and started to spread his requests, cuddles and love amongst the rest of the family.

Now I am on the mend, rather than me doing all the back breaking lifting and carrying of our 15kg koala bear, I can simply tell him “Mummy can’t carry you, let Daddy” and he happily turns to his Father.

A silver lining on my injury and a realisation that with a little persistence you can achieve these toddler goals.  Now for potty training…..