Tag: Separation anxiety disorder

  • How to reduce separation anxiety ?

    Q: Hi doc, what are the tips for reducing ‘separation anxiety‘? Thank you! (Nik)   A:  Separation anxiety is part of a child’s normal development.  It may begin as early as 6-7 months, usually peaks about 12-18 months. This usually eases by 2 years of age. Separation starts when the child is obtain ‘object permanence‘. This […]