| Any useful advice you receive is going to be in the form of anecdotal advice and it can only be given in the general 10,000 foot view sense because we are not in front of your child. That said... A three year old clinging to mom and dad in a stressful situation is not abnormal to me. Comfort her, calm her, reassure her that you are not leaving her and carry on. Don't stop the interaction. Why? If a person has a problem doing something then in order to get better at doing it they would need to practice doing it. How did you get your engineering degree by ignoring engineering principals and practices or doing them? So your toddler needs to practice transitions. Now be smart and strategic when doing this. When she is tired or hungry it is not the time to introduce a "training session" Be persistent and consistent. This is for her future well being and for the future of your family. As far as your career is concerned... ...What is more important? ...What will bring a lifetime of satisfaction? ...Can you get different responsibilities which require less time? ...Switching places of business will only add more stress in the short term. ...Can you work from the "office" several days a week? Always keep the most important thing in mind. Your task as a parent is to raise her up to go the way she should go. We can't know that but as you raise her you will become more aware of her strengths and how they should be better developed. It is ultimately her choice but your task is to help her put her best foot forward and point her in the right direction. So begin. Like a baby. One day at a time. One step at a time. One interaction at a time. One nap at a time. One meal at a time. And grow. And when you have a bad day figure out what could have been different on your part and change it for next time. God Bless you and keep you. |