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. |
