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By Phoebe Doyle – educational writer

Leaving a parent can be tough for young children and separation anxiety is far from uncommon

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For some children, starting nursery or school may be their first time away from their parent or primary carer. As such a reluctance to be separated is a normal, expected and healthy response. With understanding, patience and coping strategies it can be relieved – and should fade with time.