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2 yo doesn't like grandma

post #1 of 6
12/29/09 at 11:47am
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My dd suddenly won't have anything to do with my MIL. She is apparently a bit friendlier when I'm not in the room, but when I'm around, she won't let her hug her and she looks away when MlL tries to talk to her. DD loves grandpa, my FIL. This is really hurting MIL's feelings. Anyone been here? What did you do? I'm encouraging DD to be nice to gma, but I won't force anything. TIA.
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post #2 of 6
12/29/09 at 12:16pm
DS was like this at 2 with his grandma. All I can say is that she was just here for the holidays and at 2.5, DS is ALL about his Mimi now. I think its a phases thing. Also, the last time she was here, I think I may have been a bit stressed and he may have associated that with her. They are sensitive little buggers...maybe thats it?
Be patient. I'm sure it will shift again.
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post #3 of 6
12/29/09 at 7:32pm
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Thanks for the reply. Good to know that your son's phase passed. I think more one on one time may be key.
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post #4 of 6
12/30/09 at 7:21pm
My little one did the same thing for awhile to my mother, even looked away when she spoke to him. My mother was pretty hurt, he would gladly go to everyone but her. I think this was he was about 28 months.
Now he is just fine with my mom, kisses her, hugs her, plays, has no problem with her at all.
I didn't force it either, and neither did she, and when he was closer to 3 he started liking her again.
Good luck, hopefully your dd will start warming up to your mil soon!
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post #5 of 6
12/31/09 at 4:47pm
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Originally Posted by AmyKT View Post
My dd suddenly won't have anything to do with my MIL. She is apparently a bit friendlier when I'm not in the room, but when I'm around, she won't let her hug her and she looks away when MlL tries to talk to her. DD loves grandpa, my FIL. This is really hurting MIL's feelings. Anyone been here? What did you do? I'm encouraging DD to be nice to gma, but I won't force anything. TIA.
Is she mirroring your feelings towards MIL? I especially wonder this because its different depending on your presence.
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post #6 of 6
1/2/10 at 1:00am
does your MIL watch her often while you leave for long periods of time? DD2 is like this and I'm pretty sure it is due to the fact I do leave DD1&2 w/ MIL while I work once a week so no matter what day it is we go over there she is afraid I am going to leave (very clingy, DD2). Just like you said tho once I'm gone she's fine. HTH
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