"There are six reactions of children when the mother is not around her child. The pattern may be 1)depression, 2)agitation or distress, 3)rejection, 4)apathy, 5)regression or 6)clinging. ... When can a child withstand separation from the mother? Up to two years of age is a high anxiety time; from two to three years of age is a lesser anxiety time." Do you think infants in day care do as well as infants raised by Mommy? Did you know that your baby's optimal development depends on your presence? Your baby really needs you! |