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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is really natural and while it can sting, it's the adult's job to not take it personally. DD was obsessed with her dad from about 18 months - 3, and then switched it up and now says things like "I only love you, Mom." We put rails around the craziest stuff ('that's not true, you love Daddy too') and take turns doing bedtime vs. let her pick the favorite parent every night, but I'm sure she'll swing back to him, and then me again, and maybe again and again before she moves out. Basically, make sure you're getting 1-on-1 time with your older kid, but don't let her wanting to sit next to dad during movies get to you. If she was fighting to sit next to you you wouldn't make a case of it, and she's allowed to have preferences (which can and will change).[/quote]
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