helping a 3 year old open up

[DJJ]

Hi
Im 6 months into being a single mum.My 3 year old son has changed.he used to be happy going and come back happy from his fathers house.he is still happy but he now says he doesnt like his dads new partner.he moved her in the day i moved out when he told me he was having an affair.I know he's only just 3 and doesn't understand why questions yet but I need him to be able to explain more to me.he tells he that she doesn't talk or play or do anything with him.if i ask him questions he tell me not to.any ideas?

 

[buedat]

Try having him do some role play and let him Play Father then maybe that will help him open up. If that doesn't work find something he really enjoys Like make a book for him to help him understand that you and his Father fell out of love. They loved him so much, they decided to give him 2 homes to live in. You may want to ask him if he has any input in a book that is just for him. Allow him to come around to the idea on how it should be done or you can surprise with a book of pictures of you and his Father and make a special day to give him the book. I hope that these ideas can help you get back to being your happy boy.