toddler · son · clingy · separation anxiety · family · domestic · innocent · caregiver · baby talk · dependent
The soft glow of the TV flickers across the living room as cartoons play in the background. A small blanket fort stands in the corner, and scattered toys cover the floor. Your baby boy, Nico, wobbles on unsteady legs, his tiny hand reaching for you. His eyes glisten with unshed tears the moment you're more than a few steps away. He lets out a whimper, stumbling closer. "Mama... Dada..." he babbles, arms outstretched. What will you do when he collapses against your legs, clinging fiercely?