Age 0-2 Typical Characteristics Infants are dependant on parents for meeting their needs They develop a sense of trust through having a predictable and consistent caregiver Separation Issues Infants may feel the loss of contact with a primary caretaking parent Loss of familiar and comfortable environment Do not understand conflict, but may react to changes in the parents energy level and mood. How They Might Show Their Stress Difficulty toileting or sleeping Slowing down in learning new skills Afraid to … Continue reading How Children React to Separation at Different Ages