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 ...

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 ...

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.

Separation Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common types of anxiety disorders in children, according to a parenting expert. "Children really have a very difficult time leaving their parents: they ...

If your baby doesn't even whimper when you drop him off at daycare or Grandma's, well, enjoy it while it lasts. One fine day, he'll show his displeasure at being left behind, even if you're just ...

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, ...

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 ...

In almost two decades of teaching preschool, Kimberly Skukalek, of Pinellas County, Florida, would have a handful of children every year who experienced separation anxiety. Her goal was to show that ...