2 1/2 yr old

I have a 2 1/2 yr old daugther.  I share custody with her father..  He only takes her for a few days at a time but everytime she comes back she doesnt want to stay she wants to go with her dad. and her behavior is very bad when she comes back.  How can do i handle her crying so much when he drops her off?

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

Take it in stride, very casually. Establish a routine for when she returns, and be sure the routine is not too demanding. Let her settle down and don't really focus much (if at all) on the crying.