The Conversation – Elizabeth Westrupp
Many parents complain of difficulties in managing clingy children – whether it’s a baby who cries every time the parent is out of sight, a toddler who clings to their parent’s legs at social events, or a primary school kid who doesn’t want their parents to go out for dinner without them. “Clinginess” refers to a child who has a strong emotional or behavioural reaction to being separated from their parent.
https://theconversation.com/is-my-child-being-too-clingy-and-how-can-i-help-115372