worried about my toddler

Are you deadass? She’s fucking 3 go to therapy bro

No but “attention whore” is no way to describe your daughter who is showing very healthy development. It sounds to me she is thriving very well and incredibly smart and self aware for her age. Maybe seek therapy? For you though, not her. Hope this helps! :)

I’m sorry you’re having a hard time with your little. They just want validation that they are doing a good job and that you’re taking notice. It’s okay that you’re frustrated, but it sounds more like that this has to do with something you feel internally and it has nothing to do with your toddler. It’s tough not being able to get a quick second to yourself also; see if you can get sometime to go out by yourself so you can go shopping, go for a walk, or even just take a nap. It’s a hard job being a mom, so take care of yourself also and all the little questions that they ask won’t make you feel so irritated. You are doing a great job and that little one loves your acknowledgment and validation because you’re her safe space. Stay strong and if you want to private message me you can and I’ll be a listening ear.

Yikes. No mom shaming here but that’s how she connects with you. She’s a toddler… just remember kids pick up on your energy, really evaluate the time you spend with her and what those interactions look like. Maybe she’s needing more connection. I’d also be very careful labeling her, she’s just a child.

It’s completely normal and healthy for a toddler to seek this type of validation. The less they receive the more they may seek it and at some point they may also start seeking it elsewhere. As their caregivers we can help them instill their own confidence, tell them we are proud of them as well as that they should be proud of themselves after little achievements. It’s also normal for a parent that is overstimulated to get irritated by this little things, so check yourself mama, if you need to fill your cup because you can’t keep giving from an empty cup

Smh please be careful how you speak about your daughter. I think you need help beyond this app.

Me personally I think this is just a phase. She is communicating with you and it's a good thing. Her wanting attention from her caregiver is totally normal in my opinion. You are a big part of her world and you are playing a role in her developing self confidence. I think all toddlers look for attention from their parents. I think the attention you give her now will make it so she won't need attention from random people. You are showing her she is loved and cherished so she will love and cherish herself as well. I don't think it's a problem until they start doing that to just any adult in the area or if they do it while in a room full of other kids. Like if she was at a birthday party and all she could say to everyone was "look at me" then as a parent I might be a little worried she was over doing it.

Like maybe she had formed an insecure attachment with me and that might concern me a bit as a parent

I stopped reading at you calling her an attention whore. She’s a TODDLER. Seek help fr

My daughter is the same. Isn’t peanut a place where nobody judges you? I totally get it! Attention whore! Don’t listen to all the people with negative comments it’s tough out there. Hang in there!

My toddler is doing the exact same things and does it annoy me at times, absolutely! But it’s totally normal and nothing to worry about. Just hang in there and maybe engage with her during certain activities. She’s just learning her social skills and trying to connect. It’s hard being a mom, but don’t give up and focus more on what you can change about yourself to help get through those hard days