Helping Your Child Through Nighttime Separation Anxiety After Parental Divorce

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This article will address the common issue of separation anxiety in young children following a parental split. It will offer strategies for parents to help their 3-year-old cope with waking up distressed during sleepovers or time away from home. Topics will include: understanding the root causes of this anxiety, establishing consistent routines, using transitional objects, practicing short separations, reassuring the child, and when to seek professional help. It will also touch upon maintaining positive relationships with the other parent and extended family to create a supportive network for the child.

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