By the time the child turns 6-8 months, he begins to differentiate between the primary caregiver and the outside world. He understands that parents are his happy space wherein he feels safe and protected. Being separated from them brings about a fright of not being safe or they not being safe. They begin to understand that they can leave but what they do not understand is that they would come back too!
Separation Anxiety may kick in all of a sudden. It could be triggered by a chemical imbalance in the brain, some traumatic event or a family history of any forms of Anxiety. We, although, find our child’s tantrums, cryings and clinginess healthy as it is a natural way of reacting to separation, but it is very important to not let it get severe and deal with it timely to prevent its future negative manifestations.
When the child enters the 6th month, primary caretakers must start desensitising the child to their absence. Here are 5 ways to make this process easier:
Separation anxiety is a normal developmental milestone. Hence, you don’t have to worry if your baby is experiencing all of this as it shows that you share a great bond with your baby.
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