Look at three things: how long it has lasted, how big it is, and how much it gets in the way. Most phases fade on their own within a few weeks. A struggle that needs more support sticks around, follows your child into more than one part of life, and starts to cost them something real, like school, friendships, sleep, or peace at home. If what you are seeing checks those boxes, it is worth having a child therapist take a look.
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