Children with separation anxiety have difficulty being or having thoughts about being away from a caregiver. Often, children experience fears about being abandoned at school, being forgotten, getting lost, or something awful happening to their caregivers. Caregivers often feel puzzled as to why their children feel this way and attempt to soothe their children by giving into the anxiety: remaining in close proximity to their child at all times, avoiding date nights or babysitters, allowing the child to stay home from school, or even sleeping in their child’s bed or allowing their child to sleep in their bed. Parents feel exhausted and at a loss wondering how to help their child feel better! A child with separation anxiety is not being stubborn, manipulative, or weak. Their fears are intense, real, and in need of compassion and a specific plan of action.
Be very clingy, even when at home
Frequent stomachaches, headaches, or other physical complaints such as muscle aches or tension
Worry too much about getting lost from family
Refuse to sleep alone
Have recurring nightmares about separating from caregivers or other adults
Worry too much about the safety of a family member
A child with separation anxiety may:
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