Separation Anxiety and Attachment in Infants and Toddlers

Introduction Susie 's mother opened the door and entered Susie' s Nanny Molly. Susie 10 months ago, I am very happy to see Molly. As she noticed what her mother was out, Susie was made from the face of Suzy, the observation that her mother put her jacket, but it made me a sad smile. In the past few months, Molly was sitting in Suzie many times. When Susie's mother came home she told the nurse Susie cried until she knew that her mother was left, until she heard the mother's key at the door, I play with a very happy toy.

Judgment Attachment: At this point, from about 7 months in 11 months, certain individual baby showed strong attachments and preferences. They protest when separated from the main image attachment (separation anxiety) and begin to show anxiety about strangers (others' anxiety). Safe installation: When a caregiver returns, safety aids will be annoyed when they are away from the caregiver. I think these children are safe and can rely on adult carers. If an adult leaves, the child may feel uneasy, but I am convinced that parents and caretakers will come back. If you feel terror, children who are tightly connected will seek peace from carers. These children know that parents and carers can provide comfort and security, so they are pleased to see it for them when needed

6 to 7 months, a strong attachment feeling allows the baby to distinguish caregivers from strangers. Compared with other caregivers and other strangers, infants obviously prefer parents. When separation occurs, anxiety is proved by crying, hugging and stranding to strangers. This behavior peaks between 7 months and 9 months and reappears in early childhood where isolation is difficult. It may put pressure on parents, but stranger anxiety is a normal sign of affection for healthy children and occurs as a result of cognitive development. When reuniting with a caregiver after a temporary absence, most children form a secure attachment. In contrast, some children with unsafe attachments are not comfortable, although they want to be detained, but some are kicking and pushing. Others are indifferent to the return of their parents and seem to ignore it when they return.

The attached file explains the child's anxiety when parents leave. However, children eventually learn to deal with separation. Young children often use transient objects and objects to deal with parents' separation and deal with other stress situations. In the meantime, they may have blankets, teddy bears, or other stuffed animals. Although the subjects to be transferred are considered as a symbol of a caregiver, young children also believe that there is magical power to heal and protect it (Davies, 2004).