How many mothers of toddlers are working in consulting full time? How is this working out for you? My child is currently preferring his dad over me and it is breaking my hearth 💔 I don’t know if it is just a phase or the result of me being less around than his dad. I mostly don’t travel and try to always make it home by dinner, but I can’t shake this feeling that the reason for my child’s behaviour is my job

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First, join the moms bowl if you’re interested.
Second, it is a phase and it’s ok! There will be times when your kid prefers you, and times when they prefer the other parent, and times when they prefer neither of you (my teen right now). You can still connect with them and let them know you love them and are there for them. And in the times when they prefer dad, enjoy it and appreciate that you have a great partner who shares parenting, and let them strengthen their bond too! It can help relive you of constant pressure and dad can help balance the responsibility.
Also check out Big Little Feelings and similar on Instagram for helpful tips on toddlers 💕

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I needed to hear this! Thank you so much ❤️‍🩹

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I have a four year old and two year old (and new baby), been in consulting about eight years (minus a cumulative year of mat leave). I find it’s all fine as long as I’m not regularly traveling. I’d say the older two probably prefer daddy most of the time but honestly he is the best, so I don’t blame them

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Phase

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It can go the other way too - the child might prefer the person that is there less. Just remember, almost everything is a phase

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Ours is the opposite. My child is CLINGY towards me so I almost get no work done when we’re home. Had to make up what I missed after she goes to bed since I’m remote.

Definitely a phase! She went through going to papa only then me only. You’re doing great!

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It’s just a phase. Buy him toys and he will come to you lol

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