When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

Approaching your co-parent with curiosity instead of blame keeps the conversation focused where it belongs: on your child.

If your baby doesn't even whimper when you drop him off at daycare or Grandma's, well, enjoy it while it lasts. One fine day, he'll show his displeasure at being left behind, even if you're just ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn’t want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

Separation anxiety in children is a part of childhood development. It can begin in babies as early as 6 months, when infants begin to familiarize themselves with their surroundings, including mom and ...

As mentioned, many children experience separation anxiety when returning to school. Children could have “separation protests” like whining, tantrums or clinginess. While expected of younger children, ...

When people think of separation anxiety, they often picture young children on their first day of school, but it's easy to overlook that parents might experience similar feelings. As the school year ...

Separation anxiety typically peaks between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, but it can also resurface during transitional periods or life changes. Understanding the manifestations of separation ...

Stranger anxiety among children explained Expert shares causes confidence-boosting strategies for parents Read on ...

Separation anxiety doesn’t begin and end in childhood. While it might start there, it is present in adult relationships. It is rooted in fear. You may fear that the person is not who they claim to be.