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 ...

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 ...

Neha is preparing to return to work after a four-year hiatus, but her primary concern is her daughter, Tara, who is just four years old. Tara often knocks on the bathroom door during bath time or ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

This post was co-authored by Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, and Rahil Briggs, Psy.D. It’s Mental Health Awareness month, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in many states, and it’s time to focus on ...