"I only want mommy to dress me" is a common request from many a toddler.  Whether it's a daily routine like getting dressed, taking a bath or being put to bed, a child's insistence that "only mommy do it!" can leave dad feeling rejected and mom feeling exhausted.   But as our Parents Ask experts share with us in this video, parental preference is normal (really normal!)  and with a little work can be changed so there's more mommy AND daddy instead of  mommy NOT daddy.   Join Dr. Foster Cline, Dr. Bonnie Zucker and Elizabeth Pantley for an insightful conversation about this toddler challenge and share your experiences with us here.

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5 months ago
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3 months ago
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hankjmatt
5 months ago
It usually happens in the morning when "Mommy" is running around trying to get out of the house. I think she locks into who ever is busiest and then wants THAT parent's attention. club penguin
 
rookieheather
11 months ago
These are helpful tips to keep in mind; I'm sure I'll be singing about the "left leg" and "right arm" for the next few months to move things along as my two-year old inches toward three. Like Aimee, my son often prefers Daddy to do it.
 
drudolph
11 months ago
I've seen this dynamic among same-sex parents as well, with a child having a strong, but usually temporary, attachment to one parent for certain things. For couples where one parent is biologically connected and the other is not, the child's attachment is not always for the bio parent. It seems, as you say, more a matter of which parent is the customary one for any given activity.
 
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11 months ago
You know what is funny? - my son has always preferred my husband. That's because he is much more fun! ;) It took me a while to get used to it - but I know that there are things that are "mama" only too.
 
bethlemanach
11 months ago
This came at the perfect time! My husband and I are dealing with this very issue. It usually happens in the morning when "Mommy" is running around trying to get out of the house. I think she locks into who ever is busiest and then wants THAT parent's attention. Since my husband works from home, Mommy is usually crazed in the AM, hence "I want Mommy to do it" kicks in. Perhaps I need to slow down!
 
Brent
11 months ago
My wife showed me this video because the same thing is happening with our daughter and I've been taking it personally so I'm now feeling a little better. Thanks.
 

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