Just like humans, our pets (especially cats and dogs) are also deeply attached to their owners. And so, when their owners leave, pets too experience separation anxiety. It is quite common in pets and ...

With children recently returning to school, we’re hearing a lot of talk (and getting a lot of questions) about separation anxiety in pets. Separation anxiety is more common than many people realize.

On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane's 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn't want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears.

So I am sitting outside my son’s new preschool waiting for him. I have been waiting for my son for years, sitting in waiting rooms as he finishes therapy. But this is different. This is school. When I ...

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week, making it a great time to talk about one of the most common mental illnesses in the US: Anxiety. An estimated 40 million adults report having anxiety every year.

You may not be able to make your child's anxiety go away — but you can help them build a toolbox of coping skills to navigate their fears productively.