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What is separation anxiety? |
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Written by Vincent Iannelli, MD
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Thursday, 15 January 2009 11:35 |
 Separation anxiety is a normal part of development, in which your baby will cry when you leave the room. It normally is at its worst around ten to eighteen months, and then gradually resolves. Your child will become less fearful when you leave her as she learns to remain comforted in your absence and can anticipate that you will always return.
To accustom your child to your absence, practice situations at home where you child is left alone, for example, after she walks into another room. If she cries, call out to her to let her know that you are still around. She will gradually learn that she is still safe, even when you are not present and that you always reappear.
To minimize crying during separations, do not make a big deal when you leave. Try and downplay leaving and have someone distract your child (with a game or favorite toy) after you say good-bye and leave. She will cry as you leave, but should quickly stop and show interest in whoever is watching her once you are completely out of sight.
Daycare Index would like to thank Vincent Iannelli, M.D. for this information in striving to make Daycare Index an efficient and useful tool for parents. All material was used by permission of Keep Kids Healthy, LLC., which can be found on the Web at www.keepkidshealthy.com. All rights reserved.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 January 2009 11:53 |
