Dear Wiggles: Why Is My Toddler So Clingy?

Dear Wiggles: Why Is My Toddler So Clingy?

From Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents by The Wiggles & iHeart Australia

May 13, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges parents face with clingy toddlers and offers insights from experts.

You love the cuddles. You really do. But what about the days when your toddler wants to be held, touched, carried or climbed on constantly… and you’re quietly desperate for five minutes of personal space? This week, Simon and Lachy are joined by John and Caterina to answer a listener question about clingy toddlers, touched-out parents, and what happens when you add twins into the mix.   HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachy Gillespie GUESTS John Pearce Caterina Mete   PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline Joannou Nick Webb To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment, email us at podcast@thewiggles.com.au or head to thewiggles.com/podcast to send in a voice note. For more Wiggly fun, visit: The Wiggles 🌏 http://thewiggles.com YouTube 📺 https://bit.ly/WigglesYouTube Spotify 🎶 https://ab.co/TheWigglesSpotify Apple Music 🎧 https://music.apple.com/au/artist/the-wiggles/7066283 Instagram 🟡  http://instagram.com/TheWiggles Facebook 🔴 http://facebook.com/TheWiggles TikTok 🟣  http://tiktok.com/@TheWiggles Twitter 🔵 http://twitter.com/TheWiggles   About The Wiggles' Podcast - Wiggle Talk Think you’ve got…

People in this episode

Hosts: Simon Pryce, Lachy Gillespie

Guests: John Pearce, Caterina Mete

Topics covered

  • toddler behavior
  • parenting challenges
  • clinginess
  • personal space
  • twins

Keywords

  • clingy toddler
  • parenting advice
  • personal space
  • toddler behavior
  • twins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Wiggles, Mylk Media

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