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Many children entering school for the first time are anxious and fearful. In the beginning, separation from the parent is difficult for all young children but for some, it is a chronic problem that can disrupt the child's learning alliance with the teacher. Finding strategies to deal with these very difficult separation problems helps parent, teacher, and child.
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Wilkerson, D.C. Easing separation anxiety: Recommendations for parents, families, and teachers. Early Childhood Educ J 24, 155–160 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02353272
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