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 ...

Neha is preparing to return to work after a four-year hiatus, but her primary concern is her daughter, Tara, who is just four years old. Tara often knocks on the bathroom door during bath time or ...

Separation anxiety in children is a part of childhood development. It can begin in babies as early as 6 months, when infants begin to familiarize themselves with their surroundings, including mom and ...

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 ...

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane’s three-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 ...

As you lean down to kiss your 3-year-old goodbye at preschool, she throws her arms around your neck and screeches, “Don't leave me!” These three words pierce the hearts of parents, raising guilt, ...

This post was co-authored by Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, and Rahil Briggs, Psy.D. It’s Mental Health Awareness month, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in many states, and it’s time to focus on ...

It's common for babies to cling to their parents tightly when a distant aunt tries to pick them up, or for them to suddenly hide behind their parents' legs when a neighbour says hello. This behaviour ...