How do I deal with my kid’s separation anxiety?

It can be quite normal for them not to get anxious at Dad leaving for work, as they’re already used to that. So, if you are being given the DK (Drama King) or DQ (Drama Queen) performance, stay upbeat. Don’t you get all teary-eyed too. Treat it as if it’s no big deal. Maybe have a goodbye routine, and a hello routine. Also, often those ‘loyalty cries’ are not so much saying ‘Don’t leave me here, I don’t like it’ — but ‘I want you to stay too, it’s so much fun.’