[Parenting] The first day at kindergarten, babies are prone to separation anxiety.

The school opened, the school gate often newborn tearful, hugging the mother's thighs, unwilling to go to school; clinical psychologist said that the child has separation anxiety is a normal phenomenon in the development process, some children may even have trouble sleeping and eating well, parents can first accompany a period of time, to help the child to get through the life of the first separation.

North City United Hospital Songde Clinical Psychologist Tsai Ying Ying pointed out that babies in six to eight months may begin to appear with their mothers when separated from the anxiety of fear, usually in the 2-3 years of age gradually alleviate, and sometimes may continue to the kindergarten age, will be crying that do not want to go to school or want to go home, and will even have to eat well, as well as sleep well situation.

Cai Yingying said that children with separation anxiety, parents can be in the first week of school, half a day at school to accompany the child, and then gradually shorten the time to stay at school to accompany the time, and secondly, it is necessary to properly say goodbye to the child. Most children feel very sad when they are separated from their parents, but with the reassurance of teachers and parents, children will gradually adapt to the new environment. After all, school is still very attractive, with plenty of room for play and new playmates.

If the child is crying more strongly, it is recommended that the child be allowed some time to vent his emotions, and then try to divert his attention, and do not threaten or force him to stop, so as not to cause psychological pressure; in addition, a small number of children may, on the contrary, do not express their sadness, and it is cool to turn around and walk away, which is necessary to pay attention to whether the child is unable to withstand the separation, and face the way of avoidance.

According to overseas research data, about three to five out of every 100 school-age children suffer from separation anxiety disorder, which is often accompanied by refusal to go to school or fear of going to school; therefore, when a child's anxiety and fear of separation from school is too strong, which obviously affects learning, interpersonal interactions, and family functioning in school, he or she should seek help from a professional psychotherapist.