For the moms who have been with their kids 24/7 or if not you, then with dad, how do you get them to not freak out when you let them spend time with friends or family? Last night I needed a few minutes to decompress so our neighbor was more than happy to let him come over to play with her son. The moment I walked out the door even when he was completely distracted, he started freaking out so in the end I didn’t get my alone time. I need all the tips!!
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Easy…just go. The more often you can leave, even for short periods of time, the less reactive they are. Don’t let your kids hold you hostage. If you come back the second they start freaking out, you’re reinforcing the behavior. Stay gone. At least 20 minutes. And work up from there. Once they realize you’re coming back, they won’t freak out anymore.
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Sit and talk to him let him know mommy loves him and will always be back. Sometimes u need some mommy time. Don’t get mad or upset cause I’ll be back. But first ask why he gets upset when u leave. Is he in school yet
Do it at least once a week and let your child know what is going on. It will take time, eventually your child won’t have a problem
Leave the kid with dad and just leave and do what you gotta do. They will be alright
You trust the person you’ve left them with and you walk out the door.
Then cry in your car coz your heart is breaking haha.
No but seriously, it’s a stage and age thing and unfortunately something that you just need to do knowing they’re safe and with someone who will comfort and distract them