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There has to be a better way to say goodbye???

Rebecca - posted on 08/13/2011 ( 2 moms have responded )

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My son is two as of April and his father and I separated last November. He loves his time with both of us and I know his dad is really great with him but whether he comes to pick him up or I drop him off he simply looses his cookies.... Crying, screaming, throwing himself about. I have tried calmly explaning that I would see him the next day and that he will have so much fun at Daddy's house. I make a big deal out of going there and clap and celebrate. Nothing yet has worked please help!

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Jenni - posted on 08/13/2011

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My SD use to do this everytime we brought her back to her mom's. Just try not to feed into it. They do grow out of it! My SD is almost 4 now and hasn't had a fit over it in almost a year.

Erica - posted on 08/13/2011

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Don't react when he throws his tantrum. Say your goodbye's. I love you, have fun, I'll see you tomorrow. Don't pity him. Ignore when he throws himself down, walk away. It sounds like he's just being a stinker. He's probably fine with his dad 5 minutes after you leave. It's just the leaving that bothers him. I had the same issues with daycare. Good luck :)

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