Children separated from their parents may experience extra anxiety, resulting in major meltdowns. What typically triggers separation anxiety in our kids? Do babies react differently than toddlers? And what can you, as a parent, do to help your child transition into a more independent stage in life?
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Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
Dr. Scott Koenig: Separation anxiety is a stage of development in which the child experiences anxiety when they are separated from their primary caregiver: usually the mother. Although the child is expressing a normal and essential survival instinct, it can also leave...
