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how to help 3 year old deal with parent split

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wontletmesignin · 09/11/2013 12:39

Hello. I have recently split with my ds dad. He is 3 years old, and i am feeling that he is finding this difficult.

He has been quite angry, and crying a little more than usual.

I want to make this as easy as possible and with as little stress for him.
How would you advice me on the best ways of doing this?

He hasnt seen his dad since wednesday. His dad hasnt been at home since monday.
So it is all new to him.
Arrangement for contact has been arranged for friday afternoon through to sunday afternoon. This is a weekly arrangement.

Starting from next weekend as there has been some difficulties.

Basically, i just want ideas, tips and advice on making this go as smoothly as possible for my ds.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanx in advance :-)

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RoxanneReidsChafingFishnets · 09/11/2013 12:44

My son was 2 when his dad walked out. He also has weekend contact

He will need remaining that you are both still his mum and dad and love him.

be prepared for him to start saying he is off to live with his dad etc when he doesn't get his own way. It took me a while but now I just say 'ok'.

There will be questions no doubt. I get them as he finds pictures of the 3 of us and wonders why his dad was in the house etc as he doesn't remember the time we lived together.

wontletmesignin · 09/11/2013 17:15

Thank you :-)
Oh yeah i had that with my dd.
Its just a case of trying to not take it personally really, isnt it.

I will continue with the reassurance and things. Just anything to make this easier for him

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