Reddit reviews Living with Mom and Living with Dad

I wonder if it might help a bit to read some stories about kids who go back and forth between Mom's house and Dad's house, to normalize it for him and reinforce that Mom always comes back. Maybe try Two Homes or Living with Mom and Living with Dad. Fred Stays with Me might also be helpful if your son has a stuffed animal or toy that he consistently brings with him between houses.

But yeah, I agree with the others that this sounds like typical 3-year-old behavior when separated from his primary caregiver. Keep doing what you're doing - "I know you miss Mommy, she will be back tomorrow, but right now we can do [fun thing]!" - and he will likely get used to the new routine soon.

Kids like to say these things. I cant keep up with the times my Little one says she doesn't want to go to mommys, and she wants to stay with me. And then she says the same things to mom when it's time to see daddy.

Kids like attention. Kids like to whine when there is change of any kind. or if there isn't change...

My 3yo loves this book: Living with Mom and Living with Dad and It's a kids book about divorce that isn't depressing to read when you are still going through one...

And keep your head up. Your concern shows that your daughter will be fine through all of this. And you and your STBX will get things figured out in time. And it does take time. (and it may not be anything like what you think it will look like, but you will get it figured out)

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