My toddler calls me mama and my husband daddy but only asks for me when hurt, scared, or tired and I do not know if this is biological or learned.
More people experience this than they realize.
Comfort-seeking patterns in children reflect complex interactions between attachment, availability, and cultural messaging about caregiving roles.
“Where Are You with Gender and parenting — who does what and why?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.