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How to Handle "I Don't Love You" Phase
M.P.
asks from Portland
My son has started saying things like "I don't love you" or "I love my Grandma better than I love you". OK, I know it is just a phase, but it still makes me sad. I'm ...
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See all- Pick him up, hug him and say "That's all right, I still love you!" It's a game to get a response from you. He's learning how to deal with people and illicit a respo...
- Kids are so spontaneous at that age, aren't they? My grandboy, also 3, has made comments like this on occasion. Other times, he will happily proclaim his love for eve...
- That's always a heartbreaker isn't it? I assume he says it when he's upset or angry at you and is lashing out at you. I think the key is to remain calm (as hard a...