triish
Trish🕊
I've been a single mom for 5 years now. I share custody every other weekend. The time my kids are gonna with dad I use it for me time but sometimes life happens. I'm trying to get my feet wet again in the dating world and it's really hard to find someone who understands my situation. LADIES this is where I need help or suggestions!!! My 8 year old throws a fit if decide to go out for a kid free dinner or what not. When I say "fit" I mean she is crying her eyes out on the verge of a panic attack as if I'm leaving her and never coming back. There has been times where I have to sneak out or run out and I feel like the worst mom ever. I love her attachment to me but it can be ridiculous at times. I can't leave to get gas alone, I can't run to the market alone, etc. it's as if she needs to know my every move. HELP!!!
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Seriously, my mom hated those tantrums. Witnessing those, I know your pain 😂
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Seriously, my mom hated those tantrums. Witnessing those, I know your pain 😂
@kambam, LOL!! I hope it doesn't get to that point on my end. That's so funny.
Haha good luck! My little sister was like that up until around that age. She would chase my mom's car if she drove off 😓 luckily she outgrew that.
@brownsugarluv, I have really thought about counseling too! If rewarding her for good behavior doesn't help I think I'll make that my 2nd option. Thanks :)
@kambam, Thanks!! I have sat her down and said hey mommy is going out just for dinner and will be back, she's ok with it and will ask who's going so I do tell but when it's time for me to walk out that door lol all hell breaks loose. But I will definitely try the rewarding option👍🏼
Try having her get involved in activities outside the house. Like Girl Scouts, a sport or the YMCA/Boys and Girls club. I agree with trying not to get upset or frustrated. Perhaps a counselor could help her with coping mechanisms. Good luck girl, that's a tough one! @triish,
Try explaining to her "mommy is going to go here alone, and youre going to stay here and do something (whatever she does)" try not to get visibly upset with her behavior or punish it. Reward her any time shes not being clingy. Maybe tell her that after your adult trip alone, you'll come back and do something special with her. Also, whoever youre leaving the kids with should have something to keep them busy and excite them so when youre away they dont have their minds on you.