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.

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 she is concerned about her daughter Tara. The four-year-old often knocks on the bathroom door or cries when Neha is out of sight for ...

Separation anxiety isn't only present in children. Adults can also suffer from it, which can be very serious. While it's normal for anyone to feel loneliness and uneasiness about being away from loved ...

As mentioned, many children experience separation anxiety when returning to school. Children could have “separation protests” like whining, tantrums or clinginess. While expected of younger children, ...

Separation anxiety typically peaks between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, but it can also resurface during transitional periods or life changes. Understanding the manifestations of separation ...

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.