My 2.5YO refuses to play or do anything independently and needs me for everything. Building blocks - prefers I build and he watches, puzzles - prefers to watch me do it, at the park - needs me around every second, playing with cousins - needs me in eye distance. I am concerned at lack of independence or desire to do anything solo. Any tips or similar experiences?

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My daughter is stuck to my wife 100% basically. Little independent play when we are around. However she does everything herself and just wants a playmate so not the same there. But man my wife literally can’t do her hair without our daughter needing to be next to her the entire time.

Similar case with mine, but he seems to be growing out of it a bit more. It’s frustrating when I want to multitask and get other things done. Makes me wonder if I don’t spend enough play time with him and that’s what he’s craving

It will get better. Take him out to parks and have play dates with other kids. My son was the same until 2.5.

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