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Dealing with Preschool and Elementary School Separation Anxiety

August 29, 2011 By Chelsea

Think separation anxiety ends with infants? Think again. In fact, children anxiety can lead some kids to suffer well into elementary school. In addition to tears flowing as mommy walks away, preschoolers and elementary school age students can experience physical pain as well. Breezy Mama briefly touched on the topic of separation anxiety last week, but followed up with Dr. Fran Walfish to find out why some children have a hard time saying good-bye, what parents can do about it, when to seek kids therapy and more on anxiety and kids.

My kids can’t get to school fast enough – is there something I should be concerned about? In all seriousness, why do some kids have such a hard time being dropped off at school?

You are pointing to Separation Anxiety. This requires you, the parent, to take a hard, honest look within. Are you able to praise every increment in your child’s moving away from you? This includes making his own decisions, choices, and even disagreeing with your ideas? Or, do you [Read more…] about Dealing with Preschool and Elementary School Separation Anxiety

Filed Under: How to Parent Tips, The Breeze Tagged With: child behaviour, children and anxiety, elementary school, fear of parents leaving, kids therapy, preschool, school drop off, separation anxiety, therapy for children, therapy kids

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