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Why a child only wants one parent. Sometimes when your child favors you or your partner, this is a way of showing toddler independence. She wants to prove that she can make her own choices (in the same way she insists on The Runaway Bunny every night or the green sippy cup every time she has something to drink).

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Your oh-so-glad to have a partner during this journey called parenthood. But then your toddler loudly makes it known that she wants only one parent to pour her milk, tuck her in and make her boo-boos feel better. What gives?

Why a child only wants one parent

Sometimes when your child favors you or your partner, this is a way of showing toddler independence. She wants to prove that she can make her own choices (in the same way she insists on The Runaway Bunny every night or the green sippy cup every time she has something to drink). It may also be a matter of familiarity and comfort with her routine. She demands that you do it (or your partner does) because that’s what she’s used to and it helps her feel in control.

What you need to know when your child always wants one parent

It’s hard not to feel rejected (and kind of dejected) when your child favors your partner — or to feel a bit guilty or smug if you’re the one being worshiped. But playing favorites is common with toddlers (for example, her attachment to a lovey) and has nothing to do with one of you being the better parent or being loved more. In fact, pretty soon you may find that the tide has turned. A toddler once fiercely glued to one parent may suddenly become stuck on the other.

What to do when a child always wants one parent

Spread the wealth. If you’re the chosen one, make sure you’re not hoarding all the fun parenting tasks. By putting your partner in charge of some things your toddler looks forward to (flipping pancakes on Saturday, going to the park, reading bedtime stories), you give your mate a turn in the spotlight. If you’re the chosen one, make sure you’re not hoarding all the fun parenting tasks. By putting your partner in charge of some things your toddler looks forward to (flipping pancakes on Saturday, going to the park, reading bedtime stories), you give your mate a turn in the spotlight. Bow out (temporarily). It’ll be easier for your understudy to win over a little critic if you regularly offer up center stage. Run an errand, take a walk or have lunch with a pal while your partner runs the show at home. Everyone wins — you get some me-time, your partner gets to shine. And given the opportunity, your tot may discover that your partner's singing-waiter routine more than makes up for sorry sandwich-cutting skills. It’ll be easier for your understudy to win over a little critic if you regularly offer up center stage. Run an errand, take a walk or have lunch with a pal while your partner runs the show at home. Everyone wins — you get some me-time, your partner gets to shine. And given the opportunity, your tot may discover that your partner's singing-waiter routine more than makes up for sorry sandwich-cutting skills. Get busy. Even when you’re all spending time together, you can fade into the background by telling your child to go ask your partner for help. Then step aside — and resist the temptation to direct the show from the sideline. And if you're the one getting snubbed? Here's how to help grow your bond:

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