Navigating separation anxiety: Strategies to help children cope

When Mama V returned to work six months after giving birth, both she and her baby experienced intense distress. Baby R cried frequently whenever she was left with her nanny, even one she had met before, and Mama V felt profound anxiety watching her baby upset. Every separation was emotionally taxing for both of them, highlighting just how challenging the transition back to work can be.

Understanding that separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage can help parents approach the situation with patience and confidence.