What are signs of separation anxiety? There are many reasons why a child might have difficulty separating from a parent or caregiver. One of these reasons is a specific anxiety disorder called ...

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.

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 ...

When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

Neha is preparing to return to work after a four-year hiatus, but she is concerned about her daughter Tara. The four-year-old often knocks on the bathroom door or cries when Neha is out of sight for ...

As mentioned, many children experience separation anxiety when returning to school. Children could have “separation protests” like whining, tantrums or clinginess. While expected of younger children, ...