Posts Tagged ‘separation’
The Dance: Separation Anxiety in Parents
While providing tips and strategies for parents in how to help children cope with separation anxiety, I was struck with many parents’ reactions to the subject. Children are not the only ones who suffer angst when being separated from loved ones. Just when a parent gets comfortable with the changes in the child’s life, another…
Read MoreI'm a Capable Tween, Right? Middle School Angst
Middle school tweens, they are not youngsters anymore but not yet teenagers. Behaviors often vacillate between the two! Moving to middle school from the security of elementary school can be exciting or daunting. The resulting anxiety can be minimal or overwhelming. Although separation anxiety usually occurs in younger children, the angst associated with being apart from…
Read More"I Want My Mommy!" Separation Anxiety in Young Children
“I want my mommy!” Being separated from what is known and comfortable can be difficult. Some children say goodbye and hop right into the classroom without a backward glance. Others have a hard time leaving the protective arms of the parent. Sometimes it is the parent who has a hard time letting go. The behavior…
Read MoreSummertime to School Time
Get off to a great start with a few simple strategies to ease the transition from summertime to school. Lori and I have tips for both you and your child! Recommended books to help children get ready for school. •Llama, Llama Misses Mama Anna Dewdney •The Good-bye Book Judith Viorst, Kay Chorao •David and the…
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