Katie Storino had three words of wisdom for other parents Tuesday when she dropped off the youngest of her three children, Elizabeth, 4, for her first day of Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary Dis… ...

But with a little preparation, you can help turn some of the back-to-school anxiety into excitement. Starting school and the separation that comes along with it naturally makes parents and young ...

Here are some tips from Dr. Pauline Wallin, a licensed psychologist in Camp Hill, on how parents can help themselves and their child deal with separation anxiety.

Q: My 2-year-old has separation anxiety that is really affecting my life. Can I put her in one-day-a-week "preschool" to help that? A: This is a short question that has an answer that could go on ...

Different from typical separation anxiety, SAD is an intense fear, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It can lead to mental and physical issues, affecting work, school and a child's social life.

I didn’t expect my child to have back-to-school anxiety—but the signs were all there. The sudden tummy aches before drop-off, ...

Separation anxiety in children is a normal but challenging phase. Check out practical tips to ease distress and promote emotional well-being during separations. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 ...

Separation anxiety affects approximately 4%-5% of children in the U.S. ages 7 to 11 years. It is less common in teenagers, affecting about 1.3% of American teens . It affects boys and girls equally.