Strategies for Dealing with a Crying Child While Mom Is at Work

Question

When a mother returns to work after giving birth, she finds that her child cries when she leaves. How should this situation be handled?

Answer

Based on the described situation, the child is currently five and a half months old and is crying due to the mother’s return to work, which may indicate that the child is experiencing separation anxiety. If the child continues to cry, it may reflect anxiety symptoms. It is recommended that when someone else is caring for the child, emphasis should be placed on building the child’s sense of security, avoiding excessive pampering, to help alleviate the child’s anxious emotions.