"I Want My Mommy!" Separation Anxiety in Young Children

By Becky | August 31, 2017
A woman with dark hair holds a young child with light brown hair close, soothing them through separation anxiety. The child wears a plaid shirt and rests their head on her chest. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting with warm, natural light.

“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…

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