Separation Anxiety: 5 Articles

Understanding separation anxiety in children

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Identifying Anxiety Disorders: Separation Anxiety

Generally speaking, it’s expected that a child, especially a young child, will get upset when leaving his or her parents, whether it’s for school, daycare, or a short time with a babysitter. In fact, as a parent, you may also feel a twinge of that same sadness and worry the first few times you have to leave your child in the care of someone else. So what factors elevate a child’s seemingly natural reaction to being separated from a parent to a more serious anxiety disorder?

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Identifying Anxiety Disorders: Separation Anxiety 2018-04-06T13:06:14-04:00
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Types of Anxiety: Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens

While the term “anxiety disorder” may feel intimidating for parents and caregivers, it’s important to keep in mind that anxiety is actually a basic emotion. It’s normal for children and teens to experience anxiety periodically during their formative years.

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Types of Anxiety: Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens 2018-04-06T13:01:12-04:00