HOW TO DROP OFF YOUR CHILD WITHOUT TEARS: What You Need to Know about Separation Anxiety (2020)!
Goodbyes can be so hard! With the approach of a new school year, I often get asked to discuss separation anxiety. Although this year may look very different for you, you may still be grappling with how to separate from your child in ways that limit the tears. While separation anxiety is a normal stage of development for infants and toddlers, there are things us parents can do to help ease their anxiety and a lot of it begins with managing our own first. In my latest YouTube video, I share some reasons why your child may be experiencing anxiety during Goodbyes and some simple things you can do to help ease their minds. Keep in mind, if your child's anxiety seems intense or prolonged, especially if it interferes with their daily activities, this may mean they are experiencing a separation anxiety disorder. Here are some signs to look out for (from MayoClinic.org): -Recurrent and excessive distress about anticipating or being away from home or loved ones -Constant, excessive worry about losing a parent or other loved one to an illness or a disaster -Constant worry that something bad will happen, such as being lost or kidnapped, causing separation from parents or other loved ones -Refusing to be away from home because of fear of separation -Not wanting to be home alone and without a parent or other loved one in the house -Reluctance or refusing to sleep away from home without a parent or other loved one nearby -Repeated nightmares about separation -Frequent complaints of headaches, stomachaches or other symptoms when separation from a parent or other loved one is anticipated If you're concerned about your child's development, please don't hesitate to reach out to a local mental health therapist who can assess your child and give tailored support and recommendations. In the meantime, check out my latest YouTube video for easy to try tips that may help ease separation anxiety. Talk soon, Dr. Jazmine _______ ð Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial ðð― https://www.themompsychologist.com/tm... ð Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script... ________ MY BOOKS âĶLet's Talk Discipline! http://themompsychologist.com/discipl... âĶThe Ultimate Tantrum Guide https://themompsychologist.com/tantru... âĶThe First-Time Parents Guide to Potty Training https://themompsychologist.com/pottybook ________ LET'S BE FRIENDS! âš Instagram:   / themompsychologist  ⚠TikTok:   / themompsychologist  BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY âš [email protected] Here's the link to my recommended Book List (for you and your children) - By purchasing from them, you are not only committing to this WORK but you are also helping to support independent book stores as well as myself (affiliate). https://bookshop.org/shop/themompsych... Want to support me? Make a donation here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... Subscribing and "liking" my videos really help to support my channel. Thanks for being here! :) DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting TheMomPsychologist.com so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! DISCLAIMER 2.0: This video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions. SC: 3422 Sharing positive parenting tips to help you understand and connect with your child so that you can be the parent you want to be!
