Need advice for toddler with separation anxiety!!!!?

I am a single mother of a son who just turned 22 months old. In talking with his pediatrician, he said that my son is experiencing separation anxiety, but here’s where I need advice. He does very well at the daycare, but as soon as I pick him up and get him home he whines and cries almost the entire time until bedtime (about 41/2 hours!!) He’s content when I play with him, but when it’s time to cook supper and at other times, he whines and cries a lot. I would really appreciate any logical advice on how to deal with his behavior. It’s really taking a toll on me. Thanks so much

When my son was 12 months old, I went back to work and he had separation anxiety for about 1 week but I’ve heard of it lasting 2 weeks in other babies. At that point the crying suddenly stopped. How long has this been going on for with your child? Let him play with pots and pans while you cook. Don’t give him anything while he’s crying. If he askes for something (e.g, by pointing if he’s not verbal enough) then let him know that there will be no crying. The second he is calm, praise him for not crying or whining and being such a big boy. Catch him being good. I don’t think that taking toys away from him is suppose to work at this age. They would need to make the connection between naughty behavior and punishment. For example, if he was was crying an hour ago and can’t have certain toys then will he still understand why he was forbidden to play with a toy in the first place. Usually toddler punishment needs to be done on the spot. No waiting until later. I think it would help a lot if you mentioned how long this has been going on for? Do you think that he’s being treated well at day care? Your question raises more questions.

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