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[quote=Anonymous]I think it’s well within the boundaries of “fine”.  He enjoyed spending time with a family member — and knows that it probably won’t happen again for a while. So he’s feeling a sense of loss after what has been a highly stimulating week or two.  I don’t think it’s extreme. If the behavior persists beyond a week, then I would be more concerned — not about his sadness, but about expressing it “hysterically “.  Note that seeing her again “at some point” isn’t nearly as reassuring as something more specific like “we’ll visit again for Winter Break in February “.  
If anything, I think your husband’s response is extreme.

Listen to your son to see if he has specific worries that can be allayed or at least addressed.  Try to help him practice calming strategies— like deep breathing, bouncing a ball, writing or drawing his feelings, playing with play doh…. — even if the strategies aren’t completely successful.  If he’d find it helpful, stories about separations ( going to camp, visiting and leaving relatives…) might be good to read together and do you can discuss themes of grief, loss, fears, in a related but distanced way.

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