Desperately looking for someone out there who might be able to tell me what I am doing wrong!
Both my children (3year old ds and 2 yr dd) have a marked preference for their dad at times. They will pointedly ignore me and go to my husband. Sometimes if I offer dd a hug she will say "no, mummy, no, want daddy".
I have no idea why this has happened. Ds has always preferred dad but dd seemed to prefer me until about 6 months ago when she suddenly changed allegiance.
I find it heartbreaking when they reject the affection that I want to offer them and am finding it difficult to cope with.
Any ideas greatfully received.
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Inadequate mother seeks help
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Lawlass · 08/08/2006 14:19
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