Lifestyle and home remedies

While separation anxiety disorder benefits from professional treatment, you can also take these steps to help ease your child's separation anxiety:

• Learn about your child's separation anxiety disorder. Talk to your child's mental health professional to learn about the disorder and help your child understand it.
• Stick to the treatment plan. Make sure to keep the therapy appointments for your child. Consistency makes a big difference.
• Take action. Learn what triggers your child's anxiety. Practice the strategies developed with the mental health professional so you're ready to deal with your child's anxious feelings during separations.