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& month old with seperation anxiety |
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by Mumsie  (June 2008) (rank 500+) |
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Re: 7month old with Seperation Anxiety?
Asked by MotherofJWE
Question:
My son is very moody, he has two teeth coming through and has started learning to crawl. He cries when I leave the room, thouhg not always, or cries when he
realises I am gone. I am a stay at home mum, so all the advice articles on leaving with carers does not help. plus how do you explain to a 7month old that you are going into the other room and you will be back? We play peek a boo, but are there any other ideas?
My Advice: Hi, congratulations you little man is developing right on time. He suddenly knows that there is a world beyond his immediate vision. When you leave the room he actually knows that the person who should be there is no longer present. As much as it's a pain, it's part of his developement hence why he is learning to crawl--- it means he can find you. Talk, talk, talk..... tell him you are leaving, and will return, go briefly and return. Vocalize to him and comfort him that you understand he is upset because you left. Eventually when he finally understands what all those words mean you will help him understand that feelings are normal and he will also be able to vocalize his feelings - wouldn't it be nice for a little boy to be expressive. Just wait he will be rapidly heading after you tugging at your knees for a cuddle, this is a developmental frustation.
