Ava was terribly clingy when she was younger, we've never had an option of babysitters but she's around my mum and dad a lot and I take her to groups 3 times a week and to meet friends . The past few weeks its started again out of nowhere, she is hysterical when anyone talks to her she doesn't recognise and she clings on to me pulling at my clothes . Any suggestions on what I can do?

Imogen is going through this phase atm. I try not to give her extra attention when she's acting scared as I think this will send her the message that there is something to be afraid of. I just try to gently encourage her to say hi but don't overly push it. She's slowly getting better.

If Tyler gets like this I do pick him up to reassure him or make him feel safe and he normally is ok after a minute or two as I don't want him to feel unsafe.
but I think it's just a normal phase, as they become more aware of themselves and other people.