By Anshika Verma10, May 2024 10:31 AMjagranjosh.com
What is separation anxiety?
Many children experience separation anxiety, which is most prevalent in children between the ages of six months and three years. Tap to read about tips to manage your child’s separation anxiety!
Talk about what you will do together later
The worry that they might not see you again is one of the things that causes youngsters anxiety when you split ways.
Practice short separations
See how it goes if you try leaving your child with a dependable friend or family member while you go on a brief errand.
Comfort your child when they are afraid
When spending time with your child, pay attention to what they have to say. Always reply with empathy and understand.
Make goodbyes quick and positive
Not only is saying goodbye tough for your child, but it's also tough for you. Do your best to maintain your composure.
Introduce any new caregiver gradually
If you are going to hire a new babysitter, schedule a few quick get-togethers for the three of you.
Develop a ritual for leaving
Tell them you are going to be out of the room for a little while to start small, this will give them more confidence.