Editor’s Note: The launch of our new community forums has been delayed for a few weeks, but that hasn’t stopped readers, who are eager for feedback from other moms, from submitting their pressing questions. We’ll be posting submissions in this format every week until our forums launch. You can offer your feedback in the comment section, or ask your own question to our audience here.                                                                                                          

Heidi from Seattle writes, “I think my four year old has developed separation anxiety and I have no idea what to do. For the last two weeks he’s thrown a tantrum every time I dop him off at preschool (it was never an issue before!) and I feel like such a bad mom driving away while he’s crying and stomping around. I’ve done everything from creating a “goodbye” ritual to talking with him about his feelings but nothing is working. Please help me — I’m desperate for advice (and a happy kid)!”

A little one with separation anxiety — sound familiar Red Tricycle moms and dads? Many of us have been in Heidi’s position and have our own methods for coping with separation anxiety. Help out a mom in need by leaving your advice in the comment section below.

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