THE TODDLER ROADMAP SERIES
Episode 4: Separation Anxiety
Around your child’s first birthday, many children develop separation anxiety, and get upset when you try to leave them with someone else, and although separation anxiety is a perfectly normal part of childhood development, it can be a really upsetting and unsettling experience for both of you.
Understanding what your child is going through and having a few coping strategies can help both of you get through it.
I remember my twins screaming as we walked out the door, all we was doing was having quality time alone together, it felt bad and wrong leaving them in this state, but when we returned they would be fast asleep in bed.
In this episode:
- How Separation Anxiety Develops
- How stresses can trigger anxiety
- How long does separation anxiety last
- Strategies that can make ‘goodbyes’ easier.
To listen to Sue Atkins the parenting expert about Separation, Anxiety click here! https://www.toddlerroadmap.com/the-toddler-roadmap-podcast-episode-4
