How to Handle Parent-Child Separation Anxiety
It is expected for a parent and child to feel anxious after a separation is experienced between both the parent and the child. The anxiety may end up affecting both the child’s and the parents’ activities making the parent unproductive and the child very dull and isolated. However, there are several ways in which one can handle the anxiety involved. This ways have worked for many but if the anxiety is beyond normal one may require the help of an expert.
Some of the ways in which one can handle parent-child separation anxiety include. Let the child and yourself get used to the idea of getting separated. This can initially begin with having short periods of time spent away from each other. One is also encouraged to keep the distance of separation short initially.
Ensuring that the child gets familiar with the area in which you intend to leave them. This more so applies in day cares. Take some time with the child at the child care centre as they get familiarized with the place. Encourage the child to play with other children and applaud them for any positive effort made. Once the child is comfortable, one will realize they are comfortable to leave them.
Communicate your intentions. This will ensure that with time the child understands that they will need to spend some time away from you and assure them of their being ok and that you will be back. When you plan to leave ensure that you leave and do not stay behind to comfort the child but instead, leave as soon as you have communicated your intentions. This will be less stressful to both the child and parent.
Ensure that the child does not watch any program that would scare them.
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