How Do You Ease A Childs Separation Anxiety?
Parents, especially mothers, often have the problem of separation anxiety when it comes to a point in time when they must leave their child for a short time. Because the child has a strong emotional attachment to his mother, he is so traumatized by her leaving that he gets stressed out and psychologically affected with separation anxiety. This can in turn lead to “clingy” behavior of the child towards mom and also screaming fits and tantrums even when she leaves the room for a few minutes. Easing the child’s separation anxiety can prove difficult and stressful but is perfectly normal and part of a child’s development and will take time to achieve success, making life much easier on both mom and child. Play “peek-a-boo” with young babies and small children. When you hide your face, this represents being away; when you take away your hands, this represents coming back or returning. This exercise will help ease baby’s fears about losing you. Tell baby that you are leaving and will be back
