Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Can I Respond to My Child’s Aggressive Tantrums?
One parent asked us about their child’s aggressive tantrums, and how to respond. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.
Should I Worry About My 5-Year-Old’s Tantrums?
Tantrums can be concerning for both kids and for adults! In this post, you’ll learn about 5-year-old tantrums from our team of child mental health experts - and when to worry.
Toddler Aggression: When to Worry & How to Respond
Parents and caregivers often ask us how to deal with an aggressive child. Seeing toddler aggression - physical behaviors like hitting, kicking, pushing, biting, pinching - often sparks concern. In this article, learn how to deal with an aggressive child, common parenting mistakes, what their behavior might signal, and when to worry.
My Daughter Has Tantrums When I Return to Work. What Can I Do?
One mom recently shared that her daughter has tantrums when she returns to work. Her daughter also is expressing sibling rivalry when mom is at home. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health professionals.
How Can I Handle My 2-Year-Old’s Meltdowns?
One parent wrote to us, worried that their two year old’s tantrums might be a sign of a greater mental health concern. Here’s the question, and answers from our team of mental health experts.
How Can I Stop My 3 Year Old from Hitting?
One parent wrote in about her toddler’s aggressive behavior: hitting. Here are three tips for how to handle 3 year old hitting, from our team of child mental health experts.
How to Respond to Toddler Biting
Learn the causes of toddler biting, how to respond if your child bites, and when to worry about biting.
How Can I Respond to My 7 Year Old’s Defiance and Outbursts?
“How can I respond to my 7-year-old son’s defiance and outbursts?”
Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?
“I’m worried and wondering why my 5 year old gets violent when we take something from him, like his game when he is being bad. He hits, stomps, and curses. He may hit animals or a person nearby, including his parents, grandparents, and siblings. I don’t know how to get him to stop. Any advice?”
Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?
“My toddler bangs their head on the ground when they get upset. Should I be worried about my child’s head banging when upset?”