Managing toddler school separation anxiety

It is very common for toddlers to experience increased crankiness, sleep disruptions, and emotional outbursts at home after starting school. Experts and parents suggest this happens because children often 'bottle up' their emotions to cope with the new environment, and then release those feelings once they are in the safety of their home with primary caregivers. Be patient and offer plenty of comfort; most parents report that this is a temporary adjustment phase that typically lasts anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.