Does your little one cry the moment you leave the room, cling to you like Velcro, or protest every handoff, even to people they know? You’re not alone. Separation anxiety is one of the most common (and exhausting) phases of early childhood, but it’s also a powerful sign of healthy attachment.
 
In this warm, practical guide, sleep consultant and parenting coach Ohara Kydd walks you through everything you need to know about separation anxiety:
What it is and why it happens
When it typically starts (and how long it lasts)
Signs your child is struggling (and when to seek extra help)
The deep connection between secure attachment and emotional resilience
How separation anxiety impacts sleep and daily life
Practical strategies and playful tools that actually work
 
With real talk, compassionate insights, and actionable tips, this guide helps you understand what’s really going on in your child’s brain and how to support them through it. You’ll learn how to ease the tears, reduce the clinginess, and build your child’s confidence—all while preserving your own sanity.
Whether you’re in the thick of 2 a.m. wake-ups, daycare drop-off battles, or toddler meltdowns, this book will help you breathe easier and remind you: you’re doing better than you think.
 
✨ If you’re needing more personalized support to get through this phase, Ohara offers one-on-one consultations to walk alongside you.