It’s natural for young children to feel anxious when they have to say goodbye to a parent or primary caregiver. Crying, clinginess or tantrums are healthy reactions to separation and a normal stage of development in the first 4 years of life. Even for older children, a little worry over leaving mum or dad is normal, especially when your child is still settling into a new environment (e.g., the first few days of starting at a new school) or when there has been a change in routine (e.g., moving...