Gradually exposing a child to separation can help them become more comfortable with it, Lee said. Parents can start by doing ...

You may not be able to make your child's anxiety go away — but you can help them build a toolbox of coping skills to navigate their fears productively.

Constant clinginess, tantrums, and inability to sleep alone are all signs of separation anxiety.

Discover how to ease toddler’s separation anxiety with simple, practical tips to make goodbyes calmer and build your child’s sense of security.

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 you lean down to kiss your 3-year-old goodbye at preschool, she throws her arms around your neck and screeches, “Don't leave me!” These three words pierce the hearts of parents, raising guilt, ...

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.