Attachment to Objects

[kidlove]

ladyjbug: i think what your parents did was a cute idea, I can just picture a little girl sitting on her bed and looking at all her favorite little outfits and toys of the past.
DeeDee: I think she really hit the nail on the head with the comment of "I got over it!" No matter how you choose to approach the situation, as long as you don't make TOO MUCH of her attachment, yet acknowledge her feelings, she will more than likely grow out of it just as the other ladies said. I don't think we should as parents walk around telling our kids "because I said so" and not giving them any room for input, but we should also not allow our kids to make decisions based on what they want or how they feel. (which I know you r not doing D) but a happy meet in the middle to let our kids be heard and also let them know we are incharge (because we know whats best for them) is a healthy approach. Nothing wrong with her getting upset over the car going or toys leaving the house, sit with her and talk to her (don't dwell) and then ...move on. you will find she is stronger than you may think, and will be on to something else the very next day. All people are different and we all cope in different ways, give her her room to deal. But for goodness sake...don't let her have the napkin off the dirty floor. JK