https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:38:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/los-caregiver-preference-is-stressing-us-out#post-1556354 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:26:20 +0000 mrbee 1556354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: Ok, moved it!</p> <p>We also wrestled with a mommy preference... and were able to address it over time using these techniques:<br /> <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/12/27/three-ways-to-counter-a-toddlers-mommy-preference/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/12/27/three-ways-to-counter-a-toddlers-mommy-preference/</a></p> <p>We're dealing with the same issue with our youngest daughter now... I've taken over her bathtime, bedtime and wakeups, but she still has a very strong mommy preference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/los-caregiver-preference-is-stressing-us-out#post-1556334 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:19:37 +0000 lizzywiz 1556334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: yes, please! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/los-caregiver-preference-is-stressing-us-out#post-1556298 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:01:51 +0000 mrbee 1556298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: You can move it into the Parental Preference board if you'd like! Or I'd be happy to do it for you too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/los-caregiver-preference-is-stressing-us-out#post-1556250 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:41:13 +0000 lizzywiz 1556250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oops, I just saw there was an actual board for this, which I could have mined for advice *blush*<br /> nevermind! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/los-caregiver-preference-is-stressing-us-out#post-1556219 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:30:56 +0000 lizzywiz 1556219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was torn whether to put this under general parenting or this forum but went with this thread because I think her poor health really intensifies it. But, I think many parents of healthy kids go through the same thing.<br /> So, LO (almost 2) has really developed a preference for me. This isn't surprising, as I am the one who stays home or in the hospital with her when she is sick and I do more of the parenting stuff when she is not sick, too. It wasn't always like this- she didn't start getting very sick until almost 1, and it has only been the last 6 months that she has been chronically ill, so before that my husband and I were on more equal terms regarding parenting time.<br /> But now it is different and she actually rejects her daddy if he tries to pick her up and whatnot. It is super sad. PLUS, I am torn between needing a break and not wanting to give up control of her care, especially her healthcare (familiar, anyone?)<br /> So, for those of you who have worked through this, give me some pointers/advice/a strong lecture, whatever, lol. I really need to nip this in the bud for ALL of our sakes. </p>