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My partner has a 5yo who was 2 when we got together. In this time he has cried uncontrollably every single time he is dropped off or picked up to come tofrom our house. These tears usually subside if he is distracted by something but then return at bedtime. 

We have him every other weekend and about 50/50 during school holidays. When he was younger I chalked it up to his age and my being new on the scene but the behaviour continues. I've asked him why.. If he is worried about something (he is generally on the anxious side) but he says it's because he wants mum and he's tired. I've explained he canisscan miss his mum but know he's going to see her in a couple of days but it doesn't seem to make too much difference.I'm

I'm looking for any advice or insight on helping him with the transition as the problem seems persistent and it's not very nice for anyone. Thanks!

My partner has a 5yo who was 2 when we got together. In this time he has cried uncontrollably every single time he is dropped off or picked up to come to our house. These tears usually subside if he is distracted by something but then return at bedtime. We have him every other weekend and about 50/50 during school holidays. When he was younger I chalked it up to his age and my being new on the scene but the behaviour continues. I've asked him why.. If he is worried about something (he is generally on the anxious side) but he says it's because he wants mum and he's tired. I've explained he caniss his mum but know he's going to see her in a couple of days but it doesn't seem to make too much difference.I'm looking for any advice or insight on helping him with the transition as the problem seems persistent and it's not very nice for anyone. Thanks!

My partner has a 5yo who was 2 when we got together. In this time he has cried uncontrollably every single time he is dropped off or picked up from our house. These tears usually subside if he is distracted by something but then return at bedtime. 

We have him every other weekend and about 50/50 during school holidays. When he was younger I chalked it up to his age and my being new on the scene but the behaviour continues. I've asked him why. If he is worried about something (he is generally on the anxious side) but he says it's because he wants mum and he's tired. I've explained he can miss his mum but know he's going to see her in a couple of days but it doesn't seem to make too much difference.

I'm looking for any advice or insight on helping him with the transition as the problem seems persistent and it's not very nice for anyone.

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My partner has a 5yo who was 2 when we got together. In this time he has cried uncontrollably every single time he is dropped off or picked up to come to our house. These tears usually subside if he is distracted by something but then return at bedtime. We have him every other weekend and about 50/50 during school holidays. When he was younger I chalked it up to his age and my being new on the scene but the behaviour continues. I've asked him why.. If he is worried about something (he is generally on the anxious side) but he says it's because he wants mum and he's tired. I've explained he caniss his mum but know he's going to see her in a couple of days but it doesn't seem to make too much difference.I'm looking for any advice or insight on helping him with the transition as the problem seems persistent and it's not very nice for anyone. Thanks!