It is early September.
Pencils are sharpened, notebooks are empty and school shoes are still shiny.
Many children experience some anxiety during this time as they adjust to a book-bag full of change. Other big separations occur after a holiday break or during the beginning of the summer camp season. The best way to handle your child's separation anxiety is to treat the situation with understanding and encouragement. If the transition involves school, ask your child's teacher for some advice on how to better handle the separation. For instance, some schools allow parents to stay in the classroom for a few minutes each day participating in a short activity, like setting up a game.