How to deal with separation anxiety?

I have 5 children. Here is a simple rule. Don't linger. Contrary to whatever thoughts you may have, a 6 month old has a short attention span. Leave the child in another room with grandma and head straight out the door.

The problem that occurred on the dinner night stems from this. Your 6 month old just may have a difficult time calming down once he/she gets upset. Avoid the trauma of leaving to eliminate that factor. Don't let the child see or hear you leave.

I had the same problem with my daughter, actually still kind of do not as bad anymore and she's 1 now. Not much worked really, when you leave you need to give him lots of kisses and hugs. I would start leaving a couple mins each day now. Start going out for 5 mins, then 10 and so on and so on until he is used to it. Make sure you let me know you will be right back. It will be tough but thats part of the reason I am a stay at home mommy because I know how horrible it would be for other's if I left. She literally will scream until she is blue in the face. Good luck

Try pratice runs before the actual date. Try to go out for an hour ( to dinner or where ever) again and dont come back if hes crying. Eventually he will get used to spending some time alone with others. Also have your mum over when you are there and let her tend to him so he feels secure when he sees you but he can get used to someone else caring for him. He'll be ok. Good luck!

Practice Practice Practice. You have very little time but you can do it. You need to start taking him to your mothers everyday and leaving him there, even if it's only for 5 minutes to start. Gradually leave him longer and hopefully eventually it will become routine.

The hardest part will be YOUR seperation anxiety once he gets used to it!

Good Luck!

You need to have your mom come over more often so your son can become familiar with her. Trust me it works!