Question

My child just started kindergarten, and the teacher told me that the baby often cries at night while sleeping. What should I do when a child cries at night after starting kindergarten?

Answer

This is a case of separation syndrome. The baby’s condition may be closely related to their daily living environment. If the baby is more introverted, it’s normal for them to show anxiety when they start kindergarten and feel insecure. The baby needs a period of adjustment, and parents should be patient in persuading and educating them, as well as comforting them. In daily life, it’s important to take the child to public places for play and visit friends’ homes, so they can gradually learn to be independent or engage in activities with other children outside the parents’ watchful eyes.