I've got a 2.5 year old that has had insane parental preference for about a year.
Before that, DH was pretty much a SAHD, and they travelled with me as I worked. They were always fine together. Then I took some time off and DH took on a new project, and since then, DS will not allow DH to do lots of things... take him to the potty, change his nappy, put him to bed, put him in a swing, etc.
We've tried just doing it anyway - it ends with them both getting frustrated and a lot of crying and shouting from DS, but doesn't seem to make it better next time. I've been back at work for 9 months now, so there are times DH has to do it, and they do get through... but there's a lot of tears. DS isn't usually a crier, so this gets to me!
I've tried encouraging DH to do lots of fun things with DS, but it doesn't seem to make a difference.
DH is starting to feel quite rejected now, and I'm struggling with working full time plus having to do everything for DS, and being pregnant.
We tried introducing "taking it in turns" last week, but DS is unfussed. He just wants mummy.
Any advice? 🫣