Separation
Parental Development
English - April 13, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Society & Culture Relationships parenting kids children parents Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage for kids, usually peaking around 18 months and resolving between the age of 2-3. Sometimes kids struggle with separation for a longer period of time or in ways that make it difficult to leave them regularly.
In this episode, Beka and Leah talk through ways our kids struggle with separation, ways to help them work through that process, and the importance of preparing them for upcoming separation. At its core, separation anxiety is a fear that you won't come back, so giving them more information as far as what is going to happen, when you'll come back, etc. can help lessen the anxiety and stress associated with separations.
Small steps you can take to help your child who struggles with separation
1. Forecast EVERYTHING!
2. Start with very small separations (10-15 minutes)
3. Validate all emotions at separation and reunion
4. Hold the Boundary
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