In this episode of The Aware Parenting Podcast, part of the Foundations of Aware Parenting series, the hosts explore separation anxiety and how Aware Parenting approaches it differently from more traditional attachment-based perspectives. The episode examines the many factors that can contribute to separation anxiety, including developmental stages, a child's need for safety and connection, accumulated feelings, past separation experiences, and even a parent's own unresolved separation trauma. With warmth and compassion for both parents and children, the discussion also looks at how cultural beliefs can shape the way separation anxiety is understood. Practical strategies are shared throughout the episode, including separation games and supporting children through crying and raging, to help families build greater connection, safety, and healing.