Many babies and toddlers will gravitate to small, snuggly objects like blankets, tiny pillows, or stuffed animals. But don't ...

Is separation anxiety normal in toddlers? Yes. Fear of abandonment, or separation anxiety, is a normal stage of emotional development in young children. It usually begins when your child is around six ...

Clinginess is often a temporary phase in toddlers, children and teenagers – though sometimes it can be a sign of separation ...

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.

As teenagers head off to college for the first time, many parents seem to be struggling with separation anxiety, Axios reported. “When your kid is having stress or anxiety or depression and they’re ...

When I was a kid, 4 th or 5 th grade, I spent a lot of the school day missing my mom. There was a lot going on at home—and it felt like I had to talk to her and check on her during the day. I ...

The hallway has become my new home away from home, ever since my two-year-old son reneged on our deal. It was very simple: Jake would go to preschool for a couple of hours every day where he would ...

All kids can feel sad when leaving their parents, but if this persists, it could be separation anxiety. Outbursts, trouble sleeping, and headaches or stomach aches can be signs of separation anxiety.