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My son is 4 months old and so far he has been spending most of the time with me. I am planning on going back to school next fall semester and am really nervious to think that I will have to start taking him to a day care. Isn't it when separation anxiety starts? I am so afraid he won't be able to handle it at seven months of age. I probably won't be able to handle it as well!!! Do you think it would help if we start going to day care earlier? What do you do to help it?
Posted by Maria on 05/06/2008 08:48 PM

You should call Family Service Centers in your state and ask them if there is a Family Support Worker or Childnet program. In my state(Florida) there is. A person comes to your house and gives you pointers in whatever parts of parenting you wish, even separation anxiety. There is an age limit, in my state anyway(it's nine months old), so call as soon as you can before your baby gets any older just incase. I'm sorry I am not able to answer your question but I hope this information helps. Gina
posted by Gina on 05/07/2008 01:07 PM

Many infants have separation anxiety or stranger anxiety for some period of their growth, so going earlier or later may not really matter. I think that if you help yourself understand what separation anxiety is really all about developmentally, then it may be a bit easier to get through the harshness of leaving him. At least you won't feel like you're doing something wrong...and you can also gain some tools that will help your son get through it as well!
posted by Kelly on 05/08/2008 01:49 PM

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