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		<title>Separation Anxiety In Young Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.healthychild.net/InSicknessandHealth.php?article_id=375
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Vickie Leonard, RN, FNP PhD, California Childcare Health Program

At birth, infants have no concept of their caregivers as separate from themselves, so the old phrase, “out of sight, out of mind” applies to very young infants. At around 6-8 months, infants begin to understand that parents and caregivers are separate from themselves.

By about 9 months, the infant can call up a remembered mental image of the parent when they are not present and realize that the parent is GONE! They have no way of understanding when or even whether the parent will return.

This experience makes many infants and young children anxious. This can happen even when a parent or caregiver puts an infant to bed at night and is in the next room. This is the beginning of that period of infant development marked by “separation anxiety”(SA).

It can be a challenging time for both early childcare and education (ECE) professionals and parents, but remember that it is a sign of important developmental gains for the infant
In the Childcare Setting

Starting childcare and separating from a primary caregiver are stressful experiences and commonly cause SA in young children. Nearly all children, even those reared at home, will experience some developmentally-appropriate anxiety when separated from their primary caregivers, usually between 6-20 months, and peaking at 13-18 months.
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		<title>Toddler Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://baby.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Toddler_Separation_Anxiety
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Toddler separation anxiety is a common emotional and developmental phase that all toddlers experience at least to some degree. Sometimes it only occurs occasionally, while for other babies, it appears to be a daily ritual. You love your little guy, and it hurts you to see him so unhappy, but what's a parent to do?

Can Your Baby Love You Too Much?

Well, that question is easy! Of course not! In fact, I'm sure you've been secretly pleased when your toddler won't have anything to do with anyone but you. You've probably experienced a few moments of hidden glee when your darling ran to your arms instead of into your mother-in-law's, right? Don't worry! Those feelings are natural! After all, in your toddler's world, you are everything!

Still, there have probably been times when his obsession has gone a tad overboard. Remember how you longed for a few precious moments of privacy as you walked into the bathroom with your toddler clinging to your leg? Sometimes, a toddler can become so obsessed that all she has to do is watch her beloved parent walk into another room, and she'll cry hysterically as she runs after mom or dad.]]></description>
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		<title>Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.massgeneral.org/children/adolescenthealth/articles/aa_separation_anxiety.aspx
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Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) has been recognized as a disorder of children and adolescents for decades. It is a variant of a teen’s normal reaction to loss of contact with a parent or other close individual. SAD usually begins during childhood and is frequently accompanied by some impairment of functionality. Although the peak onset for SAD is at age seven to nine years, it may also begin during the teen years.

SAD may be a predictor of adult psychiatric difficulties. Studies have linked children with SAD to development of adult disorders including panic disorder, agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder. Studies with college students who have been diagnosed with SAD suggest that SAD is associated with eating disorders, adjustment problems and the onset of depressive disorders.

Who is likely to develop separation anxiety?

SAD shows some familial pattern with increased likelihood in siblings of children who have been diagnosed with the disorder. First-degree relatives such as parents of teens with SAD demonstrate high rates of anxiety and depressive disorders. Children of parents with panic disorders have a three fold higher risk for SAD, and the risk becomes ten fold if the parent has panic disorder plus major depression. It appears from community studies that SAD is equally distributed between the genders.

What are the symptoms of separation anxiety?

The teen with SAD will show symptoms of a distressing anxiety when separated from his or her parent. The adolescent worries excessively that an event will threaten the integrity of his or her family. In mild forms of SAD, the teen is able to tolerate brief periods of separation, but frequently requires assurances that the parent is fine. The teen is able to attend school, but may phone the parent frequently in order to be assured that he or she is safe.

However, for teens with significant SAD, behavioral problems may become manifest if a separation is to occur. The teen may have severe outbursts, arguments and violence against the parent or other authority who is initiating the separation. Teens with significant SAD may report physical complaints on school days and refuse to attend school.
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		<title>Handling Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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By Heather Johnson Durocher

Nann Ashford remembers all too clearly the heart-wrenching mornings she endured sending her son off to preschool.

"I would have to put him on the bus and buckle him in," Ashford, of Traverse City, Mich., recalls of bidding her 4-year-old son, Alex, good-bye. "He was crying and I would have to leave him on the bus crying. It was horrible."

Teachers told Ashford that her son was fine once he arrived, but she still felt uneasy about the situation. "At home he wouldn't talk about [what he did at preschool] and that scared me," she says.

She also couldn't ignore her son's behavior at daycare later in the day. "He wouldn't nap and he was disruptive," she says, adding that his exhaustion made for chaotic evenings at home.

Alex was experiencing separation anxiety, which behavior experts say is normal, and even healthy, for preschoolers.

Just a Stage
"It's a developmental step that parents have to work through," says Susan Sundeen, an early childhood family education instructor in Woodbury, Minn. "Your child is, all of a sudden, discovering they are separate from you."

A child may show his distress by becoming apprehensive about entering a new setting, not making eye contact with the teacher or caregiver, clinging to his parent or possibly throwing a temper tantrum.

"My sense is it is often a function of a child's personality and temperament," says Barbara Willer, deputy executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Some children adapt rather quickly while others are "a little more shy, a little more cautious about new situations," she says.
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		<title>Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/24107/symptoms_of_separation_anxiety_disorder.html?cat=5
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by Christopher Bibey  

Separation anxiety disorder is a very serious problem. It most often affects children, but it can also be present in adults. The definition of separation anxiety disorder is a psychological condition in which an individual feels excessive anxiety when they are taken away from home or from
people to whom they have a strong emotional attachment with. This is why this disease is most often seen in children. Children often suffer from this disorder for the first time when they are sent off to school. Again, even though separation anxiety disorder is most common in children, it can occur in people of all ages and in many situations.

If you think you or your child is suffering from separation anxiety disorder you can seek professional help. But before you do, you may want to check and see if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with this disorder.

The main symptom of this disorder is when a person is overcome with extreme stress and anxiety anytime they are separated from home or from person that they are emotionally attached to. This often occurs with children when they have to leave their mother for the first time.
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		<title>Separation Anxiety Age-by-Age</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.parenting.com/article/Baby/Development/Separation-Anxiety-Age-by-Age
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By Suzanne Schlosberg

Until they were 11 months old, my twin boys were so nonchalant whenever I'd leave the room that they seemed like a couple of teenagers. As I'd head off to work, the boys would glance my way, then resume chewing on their barnyard animals or playing with their babysitter. They seemed to be thinking, "Eh, catch you later, Mom -- whatever." I figured: Phew! We dodged all the separation-anxiety drama that had stressed out so many of my friends. (Hey, maybe we'd get lucky and bypass the terrible twos, too!)

But then one morning, reality struck big-time. As I opened the door to leave, Ian, the small, scrappy one, began rolling around the floor, wailing as if stricken by food poisoning. Toby, his chubby, gentle brother, clung to my leg, bawling so hard he could barely breathe. I was heartbroken, and totally flummoxed. I had no clue why it was happening or what approach would be easiest on the boys.

"Separation anxiety can happen almost overnight, which makes it shocking to parents," says Sara Abbot, associate director of the Family Resource Counseling Center in Los Angeles. What's more, it's often not just a one-time, babyhood phase for many kids. The tears and fears related to being apart from Mom or Dad can resurface in the toddler and preschool years, posing new challenges for parents and warranting different
solutions. As disheartening as that may sound, it can be very helpful to remember that separation anxiety is completely normal, even healthy. "From the earliest years of life, we should want children to encounter ordinary adversity because it's practice for building resilience," says Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., coauthor of I Just Want My Kids to Be Happy! Why You Shouldn't Say It.... Fortunately, there's plenty you can do to minimize your child's angst, as well as your own, along the way.

the first strike: babyhood

Though the timing can vary from child to child, separation anxiety typically first hits around 8 months, when babies suddenly grasp that their parents exist apart from them, says Abbot. "Literally, it's like, boom! They understand you can leave." They don't, however, understand that you're coming back. This anxiety may last several weeks, or even a few months, until your child realizes that you're not, in fact, abandoning him for life -- you're just going to the bathroom.
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		<title>Child Care Challenges: Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.care.com/child-care-child-care-challenges-separation-anxiety-p1017-q14738.html
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Christine Koh

Dealing with separation anxiety can be harrowing for parents. The wails and tears elicit guilt and anxiety, as parents worry both about their child's emotional state and the caregiver's ability to handle the situation. Here are some pointers to help parents and caregivers work through the challenges of separation anxiety.

* Remember that the behavior is normal. Although some kids never experience separation anxiety, for most, separation anxiety typically emerges around 9 to 12 months,and sometimes as early as 6 months, and can come and go through a child's early years. After babyhood, bouts of separation anxiety tend to crop up in the presence of other life stressors, such as moving, travel, divorce, or a new caregiver or classroom.

* Time your departure strategically. If possible, time your departure with a fun distraction for your child. We have found departures to be easier when we leave in time for the sitter to break out a new toy or offer a fun snack or fruit dessert we have prepared.

* Allocate extra time. Whether during day care dropoff or once the sitter arrives at your home, prepare to spend a little more time to help your child get engaged in an activity before you leave.

* Talk it out. As you prepare to leave, tell your child, for example, that you will be back after their fun day of playing with friends, doing art activities, reading books, and eating snacks. These reminders can help get kids excited about being at school.

* Keep departures brief. Parents often want to run back and offer consolation when their child cries, but every time you do this you train your child to keep crying so you come back. It's easiest for everyone if you keep your goodbyes short and sweet. Children typically recover soon after you leave.
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		<title>What is Separation Anxiety</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/44141.aspx
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by Amanda88

Preschool separation Anxiety is a set of behaviors exhibited when they are forced to transition to a new situation; in this case, starting preschool or daycare. Although there can be many causes it often stems from fears of the unknown, of being left alone in the company of strangers, or of the caregiver not returning. Behaviors may include crying, temper-tantrums, whining, clinging on to the caregiver, and sulking.

Parents sometimes underestimate their children’s fears and are caught off-guard by these behaviors. What makes the scene worse is that they are usually in front of the new parents, students, and teachers. All preschool parent information given at the time of orientation should include a section on preschool transition ideas in preparation for such an event. For those who did not have an orientation or did not have these ideas presented to them this article is for you.
Helpful Tips for Child

* Prior to the new school year talk about school and daycare: Discuss what children do there, what games they are likely to play, and adventures they will go on. Look for books on the subject or make up stories of a successful preschooler.

* Increase the time away from your child: If you are a caregiver that does not spend much time away from your child start now. Increase time spent away from your child at intervals to emphasize the fact that you are coming back. Give them positive feedback to how good they were when you were gone.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&#038;np=141&#038;id=1848
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What is separation anxiety?

* Infants during the first few months of life become attached to their main carer or carers (usually their parents). This is because they learn that their carer can provide love, attention, comfort and nourishment.
* A child generally starts worrying about being away from carers when he is old enough to know that there are special people in his life who look after him, and when he can clearly recognise the difference between family members and strangers.
* Knowing that the special person(s) is near helps the child to feel safe as he takes his first steps into a big and scary world.
* When the child's special person is not there, the child becomes upset – often this brings the parent or carer back, and the child feels safe again.
* If a pattern is established where the special person always comes back after small separations, the child eventually learns that the world is a safe place, and he is able to be happy when the special people aren't there.
* The separations need to be very short at first, because the child does not understand that their special person will be coming back. It takes a long time – years – for the child to feel safe when the special person is not there.

Bedtime

* From about 6 months of age, children may get upset at bedtime, or even when the parent leaves the room – these are separations.
* Children don’t yet understand that their parents may still be close by when they cannot see them.
* A child may try to follow the parent to keep her or him in sight, and can get very "clingy".
* This behaviour usually gets worse until the child is about fifteen to eighteen months old, and then gradually goes away as the child becomes more confident.
* See our topic Sleep in early childhood for more ideas about managing distress at bedtime.
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		<title>Stranger and Separation Anxiety and Babies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.babiestoday.com/articles/baby-behavior/stranger-and-separation-anxiety-and-babies-3125/
babiestoday.com
By Kelly Burgess

It's an adorable sight – up to a point: a big-eyed toddler tucking her little head into her mommy's neck when someone speaks to her. But when that shyness turns to screaming, it can be stressful and embarrassing – especially if that "stranger" is actually her grandma!

According to Brenda Nixon, parenting speaker and author of Parenting Power in the Early Years (WinePress Publishing, 2001), stranger anxiety and its cousin, separation anxiety, won't last forever, but may continue to occasionally make an appearance for as long as five years. The good news is that it's also a perfectly normal reaction that shows that your child is beginning to understand some very fundamental facts about his or her little world.

Different Terms, Same Reaction
Stranger anxiety and separation anxiety are not the same thing, but they both often result in a crying, clinging baby. With stranger anxiety, a child will react negatively to the face of someone she perceives to be new. The key word there is "perceive" because at this age, a child's memory is still developing, and toddlers will forget someone they don't see often.

Separation anxiety, on the other hand, often begins at about 6 months, when the child begins to learn that Mommy (or Daddy) still exists even if she can't see them. Before that it was out of sight, out of mind. Now they know the person they want is just around the corner – and can probably be brought back with a loud yell.

"Although this may be frustrating to the parent that the child doesn't want to be separated from, it is actually a bonding compliment," says Nixon. "Socially, the child is learning how to cope with fearful situations."

Answering Anxiety
Whether it's separation anxiety or stranger anxiety, Nixon says that the first time it happens, a parent needs to be very reassuring.

"We need to be respectful of our child's feelings and adapt our parenting style to their particular needs at the moment," says Nixon. "It's important to stay very calm and be reassuring. Then, when the situation is less volatile, take a look at what happened, and try to find out if there is a mitigating factor, such as hunger or fatigue."

With separation anxiety in a preschool situation, Nixon, like most experts, says that walking away is generally the best thing to do, but there's not always one right answer either. A parent has to trust her judgment and remember that she knows her child best.

However, Nixon does urge parents to remember that their child is very young and has a different perception of time and importance than an adult. If a parent is going to leave an upset child, he or she should look the child in the eye and say, "I remember where you are." After all, your child sees you lose your keys, the walk-around phone or the shopping list; as far as they're concerned, you may "lose" them as well.
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