← Big feelings, little people Common from 6 months to 3 years · Connection & growing · 4 MIN LESSON Separation anxiety: practising small goodbyes. Build familiar separations and know when prolonged distress needs support.
Source-linked preview · Review pending FOR THIS STAGE · Common from 6 months to 3 years UK family guidance. Seek advice if distress is intense, continues long after departures, or persists for more than a few weeks.
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Read the knowledge article ↗ Start with a familiar situation A difficult goodbye can stir up feelings for both child and caregiver. These examples offer a way to plan the transition and ask for support.
An original family reflection Original reflection: plan one short separation with a familiar caregiver, a simple goodbye, and a reunion activity. Ask the caregiver what helped your child settle.
Browse the knowledge library ↗ A NOTE ON THIS CONTENT This is a source-linked editorial preview. An independent expert has not reviewed it yet. These lessons are general learning exercises for adults, and do not provide individual medical or developmental advice.
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