Momma blues and confusion

buaslbutterfly

My son has gotten this obsession with Daddy. Don't get me wrong. It's great there is a bond and I want them to have a blond. But frequently and most days and times if my husband is home my son screams and fights to have Dad do everything for him. The only time he will interact with me is when my husband is at work. In public if my husband has his hands full I have people look at me because my son is treating me like I am a stranger. It's bad enough my family has commented I need to do something. I'm just not sure what I have done wrong. I play with him, read him books, bathe him feed and interact. Thoughts

dragon_chica

You didn't do anything wrong.  Every kid goes through phases with parent preference.  It's completely normal and does not reflect on you as a parent.  I would imagine that at this age he's favoring your DH because he's the same-sex gender.&

brettsmama

dragon_chica:

You didn't do anything wrong.nbsp; Every kid goes through phases with parent preference.nbsp; It's completely normal

twirlyjack73

I've read that it's b/c they're so secure with you whereas daddy comes and goes with work.  So be flattered that his bond is secure with you that's why he treats you poorly b/c of his confidence & surety in his relationship with you.  Still

groovygrl

Totally normal. Unfortunately at my house that is the situation w/ DD and me and has been since before 3 yrs old (they're now 3 1/2). I will tell you that it is also quite frustrating to be on the other side of this equation, but a different kind of fr

rjeller32

My daughter is the same exact way. When her daddy is around it's like I don't even exist, or she'll yell at me if I try to get it on the fun. Very frustrating, but pretty normal. I don't think you are doing anything wrong, I think sometimes they just have

shaw

When our son starts preferring one over the other we do a date day.  Take him out just the two of you and do only fun things.  Have a blast.  This usually cures it for us! GL

buaslbutterfly

Thanks everyone. I have become really depressed over the past couple of months and it seems it might be just developmental. I'm going to try the play date idea.