Sustainable Parenting | The kind and firm solution for resilient kids and dependable calm.

25. How to Handle Whining and Clinginess While Building Toddler Independence


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Are you drowning in toddler tantrums, whining, or clingy behavior? Feel like you can’t even sneak away to the bathroom without little footsteps following you?

Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking:

  •  “He just won’t let me have a minute to myself.”
  •  “I have to do X for my daughter or she gets really mad.”
  •  “She will never let me…”

If that’s you, this episode is packed with positive parenting strategies that can make a dramatic difference. You’ll learn how to hold expectations with kind and firm parenting, in a way that feels both loving and connected—without falling into resentment.

Many parents tell me these tools not only bring more peace at home but also cut down on power struggles—a huge win if you’re looking for calm parenting tips!

In this episode, I mention a list of tools that help toddlers be more independent. 
👉 https://sustainableparenting.com/sp-curated-items-to-purchase/

By the time you finish this episode, you will know: 

  • How to respond effectively (and lovingly) when your child whines.
  • How to THINK differently about these moments, so you aren't beating yourself up in your head.
  • How to grow your child's independence and problem-solving skills.

And not only will it help YOU... This topic is so important to equip your child to thrive in friendships, sports and at school. ♥

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