The kids are finally out of the house, and parents are feeling separation anxiety
With Covid being top of mind again this week 😞, many parents have been bringing up feeling anxious about being apart from their children as things return back to normal. I think this article touches on a lot of those points and it’s worth a read. Take a look
While some parents feel relieved and welcome the much-needed break from their children, some parents are surprised to feel some separation anxiety as their children go off into the world. Experts recommend to not transfer these worries onto your children as kids look to their parents for cues on how to respond and navigate through situations. Instead, psychologists recommend focusing on the positives of being apart from your children. As time goes by your anxiety will fade as their independence grows.
Click on the link below to access the full article written by Elizabeth Chuck to read more on how other parents have navigated through their separation anxiety.