How to Handle a Three-Year-Old’s Over-Attachment to Their Grandmother?

Question

My child is three years old and has a close relationship with his grandmother. He doesn’t want to go home when he sees her and is less affectionate towards his mother. How can I reduce his over-attachment to his grandmother?

Answer

Three-year-olds are sensitive to their surroundings, and the patient companionship of the grandmother deepens the child’s attachment. It is recommended to have both the grandmother and the mother accompany the child, with the mother actively participating in the process. She should become a common playmate for the child and the grandmother, thereby reducing the child’s single dependency on his grandmother.