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Scenario

When children prefer the other parent

My daughter only wants daddy for bedtime stories and snuggles and I feel like I am failing as her mother even though I know this is normal.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental preference phases trigger deep insecurities about adequacy and bonding, especially for mothers.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gender and parenting — who does what and why?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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