Children bloom under their parent's guidance.
They are attached to their parents and anyone who they spend more time with, that it becomes difficult for children to part away from them.
Easing out a child's separation anxiety is an important process of upbringing.
Every child has a fear of staying alone/away from parents.
This though normal is a cause of concern in the long run and is known as separation anxiety.
Let us first see it's causes: 1.
Over protective parents - one can find that some parents are overprotective about their children and environment.
This act influences children to cling on to them.
It is therefore advisable that parents must give children their little freedom to make choices and take decisions.
2.
Losing a loved one - in some cases it is seen that a child looses a loved one very early in life, which results in the child developing separation anxiety.
3.
Genetic and environmental susceptibility - genetics play an equal role.
Children whose parents have exhibited such a quality in their childhood are likely to be affected by it.
Environmental changes, such as change of school/home/town can result in separation anxiety till the child settles down in the new place.
After identifying the causes, it is important for one to look for solutions for solving the same.
Separation anxiety may be mild or severe and the treatment for the same depends on the severity of the disorder.
Mild anxiety can be treated with counseling for both the parents and the child.
There are many methods which are used to treat this anxiety; however a few tips can help parents make it easy for children to overcome separation anxiety.
They are: 1.
Parents have to portray that they are strong - usually children see their parents being fragile and imitate the same.
When a parent is strong (emotionally), it teaches the child to deal with separation.
2.
The child must get used to separation - children who have separation anxiety must learn to stay away from parents/ the one with whom they spend most of their time.
Leaving the child in a new environment for sometime can help him/her learn to stay away.
3.
Taking control - a child has to be taught to control his/her feelings.
While it is alright if the child cries sometimes, but not always.
Making the child independent helps in overcoming anxiety.
4.
Reachable - parents have to be reachable when the child wants to talk to him/her.
Sometimes, just a minute of your time can help the child overcome this anxiety.
Let the child contact you whenever he/she is anxious and over time the child will become normal.
These tips are just indicators of what a parent can do to help the child overcome the separation anxiety and seeking help from professional is always desirable.
They are attached to their parents and anyone who they spend more time with, that it becomes difficult for children to part away from them.
Easing out a child's separation anxiety is an important process of upbringing.
Every child has a fear of staying alone/away from parents.
This though normal is a cause of concern in the long run and is known as separation anxiety.
Let us first see it's causes: 1.
Over protective parents - one can find that some parents are overprotective about their children and environment.
This act influences children to cling on to them.
It is therefore advisable that parents must give children their little freedom to make choices and take decisions.
2.
Losing a loved one - in some cases it is seen that a child looses a loved one very early in life, which results in the child developing separation anxiety.
3.
Genetic and environmental susceptibility - genetics play an equal role.
Children whose parents have exhibited such a quality in their childhood are likely to be affected by it.
Environmental changes, such as change of school/home/town can result in separation anxiety till the child settles down in the new place.
After identifying the causes, it is important for one to look for solutions for solving the same.
Separation anxiety may be mild or severe and the treatment for the same depends on the severity of the disorder.
Mild anxiety can be treated with counseling for both the parents and the child.
There are many methods which are used to treat this anxiety; however a few tips can help parents make it easy for children to overcome separation anxiety.
They are: 1.
Parents have to portray that they are strong - usually children see their parents being fragile and imitate the same.
When a parent is strong (emotionally), it teaches the child to deal with separation.
2.
The child must get used to separation - children who have separation anxiety must learn to stay away from parents/ the one with whom they spend most of their time.
Leaving the child in a new environment for sometime can help him/her learn to stay away.
3.
Taking control - a child has to be taught to control his/her feelings.
While it is alright if the child cries sometimes, but not always.
Making the child independent helps in overcoming anxiety.
4.
Reachable - parents have to be reachable when the child wants to talk to him/her.
Sometimes, just a minute of your time can help the child overcome this anxiety.
Let the child contact you whenever he/she is anxious and over time the child will become normal.
These tips are just indicators of what a parent can do to help the child overcome the separation anxiety and seeking help from professional is always desirable.