What are signs of separation anxiety? There are many reasons why a child might have difficulty separating from a parent or caregiver. One of these reasons is a specific anxiety disorder called ...

If your child suffers from separation anxiety and low self-confidence, they might have developed what psychologists call an ...

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.

Approaching your co-parent with curiosity instead of blame keeps the conversation focused where it belongs: on your child.

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 ...

In this day and age of "gentle parenting," moms and dads have gotten the message that when it comes to respecting and helping kids manage their feelings, more is always better. But in practice, what I ...

You're doing daycare or school drop-off, you're already late for work, and your child's lip starts to quiver. A tremble turns into a wail, a wail into heart-rending cries as they clutch at your leg.