Separation anxiety in toddlers is a very delicate matter. In essence, the child does not feel secure enough inside him/herself to go out into the world without mommy/daddy. This may be due to such causes as:

• Maybe the child had an experience without mommy/daddy previously that was frightening to the child
• Maybe mom/dad was away or in the hospital for some reason, and the child was without her/him for too long for a little one
• Perhaps the child has had painful experiences with people other than mom and dad and is afraid of experiencing that again
• Perhaps the child had an experience with mommy/daddy previously that was frightening to the child and interfered with development of a secure sense of self in the world
• Perhaps the child hasn't yet internalized mommy/daddy in a solid enough way to feel secure without her/his live presence

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