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Starting school can be hard for young kids. Here’s how to help with separation anxiety
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Separation anxiety is not uncommon, especially for young children.
Giving into a child’s fears, such as letting them avoid school, often worsens separation anxiety because the avoidance breeds more distress, Milaniak said.
Milaniak suggests a two-pronged approach for a child already dealing with separation anxiety: Validate their feelings, but stay firm.
Pay attention if anxiety persists for weeksMany of the symptoms of separation anxiety revolve around delaying or preventing separation from a caregiver.
When separation anxiety persists for several weeks or months, Lee said it may be time to check in with a pediatrician.