Separation anxiety is a normal phase of development in which infants and toddlers experience emotional distress or anxiety when separated from their primary caregiver. Separation anxiety can vary in its duration and severity. In most children, separation anxiety will develop around 10 - 12 months of age, but could start earlier. It often disappears around 2-3 years of age. Separation anxiety is often classified into three possible stages: -protest -despair -detachment *Milestones Quiz*: https://www.registerednursern.com/toddler-developmental-milestones-nclex-questions-quiz/ *Notes*: https://www.registerednursern.com/separation-anxiety-pediatric-nursing-review/ In this video, Nurse Sarah summarizes separation anxiety as a pediatric nursing review for nursing students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Website: https://www.registerednursern.com/ More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2XMro13dD0 Nursing Gear: null Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursesRN Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews:    • NCLEX Study Strategies   Fluid & Electrolytes:    • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing   Nursing Skills:    • Nursing Skills Videos