Son Cries For His Grandmother

My Mother helped me when I had my boy. I had many problems being so young and his father young also, my mother took care of my son often. His father and I separated and during this period my mother kept my son for me. I have finally got a place, It is next to my mother's. I am trying to get my son to stay with me now and he cries and cries for his grandma he doesn't give up either . I don't know what to do about this. please help.

Thank you for contacting the hotline, it is great that you are reaching out. Parenting can be so stressful, especially if a recent change has happened in your lives. Please know that this change for you son has interfered with his usual schedule and that he may continue to act like this for a little while. It will not last forever though! One thing that can be useful is sticking to a very consistent schedule. Making sure that you are waking, eating, and daily routines are around the same time each day. Consistency is key for your son's age.

Talking to your son about the reasons he is no longer staying at grandma's can really help. Also, making sure that he has a scheduled day or time for grandma's can be beneficial. Because she is next door it is important for you not to call her every time he cries for her or he will soon figure out that by crying he gets what he wants and can lead to further problems down the road.

This is such a stressful situation for you to be in and I am sure it makes you feel that there is nothing you can do, just know that with time it will get better. Your son may be feeling that you are taking her away from him, so communicating why he is with you and that he will still see his grandma often is important. The sooner you get a consistent schedule going the easier it will be for you.

Please keep in touch with us and let us know if we can help you further. We are here 24/7 and our counselors are always available to help you. By calling us, we can help you problem solve your way through this tough time. Hope to hear from you soon!

Take Care,
Andria, Crisis Counselor

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