The separation can be scary to a child because they are not sure if you are leaving them for good. They are more aware of you being around all the time and used to it. What they aren't familiar with is you leaving and
returning.
In most cases, this type of separation anxiety or stress is very common. But, if it persist, it may become chronic and have lasting effects on the child down the road.
Typical instances when your child may face separation anxiety may be when you drop your son or daughter off at the babysitters or even during those first few days of daycare or school. The child will typically cry, become withdrawn, and be difficult to deal with.
So the big question is, when does separation anxiety with your child need
to be looked at more closely?
And most importantly, what should be done to stop it early so it doesn't have
lasting effects on the child as they get older?
One must remember when dealing with a child with child separation anxiety,
anxiety can be contagious. The more you show it, the more your child will
pick up on it and make the situation more difficult. An easy way to get on
top of the situation early is to play small "leave and return" games with your
child. This way, they get accustomed to you being gone in short intervals,
and most importantly...get accustomed to you returning. A simple "peek a boo"
game or “hide and seek" around the house may do the trick.
The more you can do these exercises, and the longer amounts of time you can be separated is key to overcoming child separation anxiety. The ebook, "The Separation Anxiety Solution" is full of tips, tricks and helpful advice that has helped many kids overcome this difficult and common problem.It can be found at: The Separation Anxiety Solution
If your child still shows strong symptoms of child separation anxiety after weeks of doing exercises to get them use to you being away, it may be time to see a doctor or therapist. The earlier you can get this problem under control, the better it will be not only for your child
, but also for you.
