Separation anxiety is common in young kids starting school, but experts say it can impact learning if it persists.

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

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.

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Predictable routines can help children feel calm and in control. (Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images) As a child, I had a great deal of anxiety. If you’ve ever seen me speak in public, ...

Q: I feel like I am completely at a loss with my five-year-old son. He is the baby in my family and has always been a homebody. He loves his siblings and definitely doesn’t have any problems ...