We live about 120 miles from our daughter and grand daughter. Every time we visit or she stays with us, our DGD (3.5 years old) is OK on the initial parting as we explain to her that we're going back to our house to go to work etc etc., but at bedtime she becomes distraught and cries for us inconsolably. My daughter and SIL do all they can to re-assure her. Skyping or video calling has helped a little, but it's so upsetting to see and her calling for us, asking for a cuddle and sobbing.
How do others handle partings and explaining to a toddler, who doesn't understand why we can't just come back?
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