Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
June 12, 2009, 12:02 PM ET
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June 13 -- (HealthDay News) -- Many young children have difficulty leaving their parents when it's time for school, work or a parental date night.
Rotary International offers this advice on how to make separating from your child less stressful for you both:
Don't put off separating from your child, such as leaving the youngster with a sitter.The younger your child is when he or she gets used to separating, the easier the transition is likely to be.Start separating from your child slowly and gradually to build up tolerance.Make sure your child is well-rested and fed when transitioning to a caregiver.When you can, keep your child in a familiar environment.Devise a consistent ritual for separating from your child.Use the same caregiver, if possible, and introduce your child in advance.Stay calm and relaxed, and don't drag out the goodbye. Make it clear that you'll be back.