I have one little girl, 11mos, she is an only child, no siblings. She really is sweet. However I'm struggling a little bit as she seems to have these little tantrums for lack of a better word, whenever another child is near her. The other child could just be walking by and brush her leg, or another toddler comes to see the toy she has etc and she royally freaks out. My attention to this at first because she was new, was to sit on the floor (as I do most days!) and try to help her adjust. She's been here a month now. The problem now is I CANT sit on the floor because the kids all want to sit on me or right near me and they will all have a melt down! Lol. So back to the only child. She cries a lot. I've tried giving her a toy and the other child so they can sit together and play in each others company. She needs to get used to this environment. Is there any other suggestions from others with experience here with only-child syndrome? It will pass I'm sure. Some days it really breaks my heart how she's desperately trying for my attention and to pick her up and "save" her I've told her repeatedly she's ok, I talk to her ALOT, use her name ALOT etc. what can I try next?
Thanks so much!!!