Managing Separation Anxiety In Children

Separation anxiety is the “normal stage of development” in children. Separation anxiety starts from eight months and increases till the age of five and then gradually decreases. Children fear that their primary caregiver, once gone will not return. So, they are filled with anxiety if there are any signs of separation. The child reacts with excessive crying, distress, and clinging to the parents, unwilling to let go. If the child exhibits this behavior more often, then he or she may be suffering from separation anxiety. The responsibility of managing the separation anxiety in children rests, naturally, with the parents. They should be understanding and willing to devote time. If the separation anxiety in the children is not managed then it can get complicated, leading to a psychological disorder called the separation anxiety disorder. Ultimately, it must be remembered that separation anxiety is curable and in most cases, it dies down after a certain age. Read the article below to know more on how to manage separation anxiety in children.