she's a daddy's girl now?
Young Parents Singapore|December 2017

Instead of wondering if you did something wrong or feeling rejected by this change in her affections, says DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON says you should be happy that they are getting along great.

Dr Richard C. Woolfson
she's a daddy's girl now?
Although your toddler used to be very attached to you, she seems to be gradually growing closer to Daddy. It’s almost as though she prefers his company.

And now you have begun to wonder if you did something wrong. Don’t worry, you shouldn’t feel threatened by this phase of your two-year-old’s life. In fact, you should be pleased that she has such a good relationship with her father. Your child beneïfits from different relationships in the family.

If you find that your little one is such a “daddy’s girl” – and you feel left out in the cold – remember these dos and don’ts.

DON’T Sulk or feel sorry for yourself

Feeling sorry for, or blaming, yourself doesn’t help improve the situation. Stay actively involved. Make an effort to create change in your two-year-old’s behaviour.

Blame her father

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