How do I help my 4 yr old deal with her daddy leaving and coming back? She had issues but she won't talk us.

Question

Her father is going through a mid-life crisis thing and he's having a hard time with it. I guess it's like menopause but for a guy. We talked to his doctor and asked if maybe he should take some time on his own to help unjumble his head. The doctor agreed and so we decided that it was better for everyone if he took that time. We talked while he was gone and he had our daughter as much as his work schedule would allow. After a month we decided that we would be okay and he should come home. I talked to our daughter and tried to explain what was happening, hoping that she would understand even a little of it and trying to not confuse her more than she already was. She talks to my sister alot and tells her things that I have no clue about. I like to think that I can help her but i'm haveing my doubts. Daddy is going to take some time and try to talk to her about what's bothering her since it has to do with him. But she clams up when either one of us try to talk to her.

Answer 1

Dont let him keep on coming back

Answer 2

what?

Answer 3

Not much to go on there........but maybe she is angry that daddy left and has now come back as though nothing ever was wrong.

Answer 4

Could you be more specific? Are you saying you and the father broke up and got together again, or..?

Answer 5

Tell her her farther is not coming back.