Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Psychotherapy is the main treatment for separation anxiety ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's only natural for babies to want to be close to their parents. But what does it mean when suddenly your child cries every time you leave the room? Gianna Frazee, MD, a pediatrician at Town and ...

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.

In last week’s column I described separation anxiety followed by the more severe form of anxiety, separation anxiety disorder. In summary, it is not unusual for a child to display displeasure when he ...

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.

Separation anxiety in children, often triggered by life changes, is a common fear, not misbehavior. Parents, too, find ...

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 ...