My seven year old son still wants to cuddle and be close all the time and my friends say I should encourage more independence but he seems to genuinely need this connection
More people experience this than they realize.
Social expectations about age-appropriate behavior are creating doubt about honoring your child's individual emotional needs
“Where Are You with Attachment parenting in practice?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.