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Kids acting out the day before custody switch
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Ben D.Regular
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Just noticed a pattern. My kids get really moody and difficult the night before they go to their mom's house. Not sure if they're anxious about the transition or what. Started asking them gently about it but they don't really explain. Mom says they're fine when they get there. Any dads experienced something similar? Wondering if I should talk to her about it or just ride it out.
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My daughter gets like this too. What helps is acknowledging it without making it a bigger deal. I'll say something like 'I know tomorrow's weird, let's have an easy night' instead of trying to discipline through it.
That's rough. Have you tried moving up your handoff time or doing it in a neutral spot? Sometimes logistics changes can help with the emotional buildup before the switch.