This is the first of a two-part podcast focused on separation anxiety. In this first episode, we will be exploring separation anxiety at each age and stage as a natural developmental response. Separation anxiety generally occurs as a response to change and our child's desire to either slow down or stop what is happening because they feel overwhelmed. 

Going through each age range, a description of how we can recognise separation anxiety in our children and how development influences their expression of anxiety. 

Separation anxiety is not necessarily negative. It reveals areas where our children feel insecure and need additional support to continue growing and developing. For that reason, specific advice is given on how you can help your child at each age and stage to face the strong emotions they are feeling that are behind their separation anxiety.  

Just to let you know, for the duration of the Proactive Parenting podcast launch, I will be releasing two episodes a week instead of my normal weekly release schedule. I hope you enjoy the extra episodes.

Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.

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