Daniel Feels Sad / Saying Goodbye
Ages 2–5 PeacockPBS 28 min
Daniel says goodbye to his grandpere and manages the sadness of separation with the strategy 'Grown-ups come back.' A core episode for separation anxiety.
Episodes to watch 1
Books to read 3
Llama Llama Misses Mama
Ages 2–5
Llama Llama's first day at preschool brings big feelings — missing mama, worrying she won't come back — and the gentle discovery that school has friends, activities, and a mama who always returns.
The Invisible String
Ages 3–7
Two children learn from their mother that an invisible string of love connects all people who love each other, no matter how far apart. The most-recommended book in clinical practice for separation anxiety and grief.
The Kissing Hand
Ages 2–6
Chester Raccoon doesn't want to go to school. His mother shares a family secret — the Kissing Hand — so Chester carries her love with him all day. A beloved pre-school-start read for children with separation anxiety.