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DC (age 2 and 4) want mummy for everything

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notamorningpanda · 06/03/2026 20:36

Hi, just wondering if anyone else went through this and found anything that helps. DC1 was happy with either me or DH as a baby. DC2 was always a mummy's boy and for the past year or so DC1 always wants me for everything too. I just don't understand why. DH tries so hard and we are pretty equal with how much time we spend with them. DH and I both work 4 days so have a day each with the children, we do alternate bedtimes, etc. Its understandably getting DH really down, especially when DC1 is saying "I don't want daddy day, I want mummy day", or having meltdowns because she wants me at bedtime (we don't give in, we are quite strict about alternating each night unless one of us has to go out but that's rare). I'm at wits end on what to do. People say it's a phase but it's been going on a year at least and it's getting worse not better. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you!

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SleafordSods · 07/03/2026 08:45

Does the alternate bedtimes have to be so strict? Could you do a few more of the bedtimes if DC1 is telling you that she needs you?

Alternatively could you start not being available on certain bedtimes? So start to meet friends a little more, go to the gym or swimming or simply go out fkr a walk?

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