Is it normal to love one child more?
It’s normal to feel closer to one child at certain times, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you love them more. Bonds can feel different, and what matters is treating each child with care and fairness.
You might click more easily with one child, share more interests, or feel especially close during a particular stage. Parenting can also be more challenging with one child than another, which can affect how connected you feel day to day. Those feelings don’t make you a bad parent, and they can shift over time.
Try not to turn a difference in closeness into a difference in how you show up: kids need to feel valued, listened to, and treated fairly. If you notice yourself consistently favoring one child or pulling away from another, it may help to make intentional one-on-one time and talk it through with someone you trust or a family therapist.