Hello, I am back working full time, which means I don't see my 1yo baby for most of the day. Yesterday when I came back home at 6:30 pm she wouldn't cuddle with me, she doesn't get exited to see me -like she used to-
She is not actually rejecting me, but she is very cold and distant. It has only been a couple of days but I am heartbroken
Please, I need some advice
Re: Went back to work, my toddler is rejecting me
I went through something very similar when I returned to full-time work, and it was honestly heartbreaking at first. My baby didn’t rush to me the way I expected, and I remember feeling so guilty and distant, even though nothing had really changed in our bond. What helped me was reminding myself that attachment can look quieter sometimes, especially when routines shift. During that period I leaned a lot on structure and planning just to stay grounded — even reading Ricoh reviews while setting up a better home-work setup helped me feel more in control and present during the little time I did have with my child. A few weeks later, the warmth came back in new ways.