It is early September.
Pencils are sharpened, notebooks are empty and school shoes are still shiny.
So are some little eyes - shiny with tears that is. September is the king of transitions for families. 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. Children 18 months through 4 years are particularly susceptible, since they go through a normal developmental period of separation anxiety.