it makes me feel awful cause she always says I want daddy to do it when I do something for her. She screams whenver I give her a bath or put her coat on what can I do to make this change?
2007-02-27 00:50:41 · 15 answers · asked by moodymouse54 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think they go back and forth.. My oldest daughter is 6yrs old and for awhile she likes her dad then she will start clinging to me again. Hang in there.. she still loves and needs her mom
2007-02-27 00:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by EMC623 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 20 month old twins. They were 14 months old when their dad was deployed to Iraq. Before that my daughter pretended she didn't even like my husband most of the time. While my son, her twin, was a total daddy's boy. Well right now I'm all they've got. When Dad come home for R&R they both enjoyed playing and spending time with him just as much as they did with me. She may just be a Daddy's girl. Maybe the three of you should go something together everyday? Take turns pushing her at the park? She may always be a daddy's girl, but she'll pop out of the phase where she wants him all the time.
One other point. If he's at work and you're at home all day, you're the diciplinarian.....of course she wants daddy, he doesn't have to get on to her during the day.....just a thought. My kids all cry for Dad when they get in trouble.
2007-02-27 09:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Patty O' Green 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal. I actually have a 2-1/2 daughter myself, who is doing the very same thing. Kids go back and forth between parents. Part of their learning is identifying the similarities and differences between the genders. Are you an at home Mom? Sometimes in that situation the difference is magnified because they see you all day, and just want attention from Dad when he comes home because it's a refreshing face. If it makes you feel better, start a little ritual with her that only you do - ie, paint your & her toenails one evening a week, etc. She'll soon correlate that fun activity with you, and want to spend time with you (even if its only 10 minutes - take it!)
2007-02-27 10:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing you can do to stop it...kids go back and forth having a "favorite" parent. Believe me it is a stage they ALL go through and you can't let it get to you so bad!!! Look at it from this point of view...Daddy is doing all of the work right now LOL. Ease back and enjoy it while you can...soon you will be the only one that she wants to do everything!!!
2007-02-27 08:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all need to remember that Daddy is always a girls first love! There will be many boys and eventually men in her life but Dad is the first and best of all of them. All is normal with her-she loves Dad. All kids go back and forth but be thankful your husband is good with her and enjoy the break her infatuation give you.
2007-02-27 09:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Amberlyn4 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All kids do this at some point in their lives, try not to take it personally. She's just attached to her dad at the moment, possibly at some point she may become attached to you and only allow you to do things for her. Our experience was that whichever parent was not available to do it, that was the one and only parent that our boys wanted! If she wants her dad and he's available, consider it a break for yourself and go take a walk or a hot bath, it will do you some good to have some "mom" time.
Best wishes to you.
2007-02-27 09:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time is all that will change this, she will soon want you for things agian. They bounce back and forth, through the different stages they go through. Encourage a strong relationship between you daughter and her father. Little girls, get their self-esteem and personal strength from a positive relationship with their daddy.
Blessings!
2007-02-27 09:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by taffneygreen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal for kids to play favorites. in a few years when she realizes she's a female, she will start to identify with u more and talk with u more. let daddy enjoy this moment as well.
2007-02-27 10:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the father of two girls, the older they get the more they'll spend time with mom. I don't shop as well as mom and I don't have any fashion sense as well as mom. i was top dog when they were 2 , now i'm just left home while mom and the girls go to the mall. You'll have your time.
2007-02-27 09:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by ernelson_1635 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite normal, there's nothing you can do to change it, you will be her favorite soon enough. Just be grateful that she has a dad and loves him- try not to be jealous.
2007-02-27 08:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Susan H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋