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.
My 10-Year-Old Daughter is Being Bullied. What Can I Do?
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child is being bullied. In this post, you’ll learn tips about how to respond and when to worry.
My Child Has ADHD and Has Gained Weight. How Can I Support Them?
If your child has ADHD and has gained weight, you may be wondering how to help them. This article aims to clarify how ADHD can impact weight, and what you can do to support your child’s health.
My Child Hurts Themselves When Upset. What Can I Do?
Worried that your child is hurting themselves when they’re upset? In this post, you’ll learn what might be driving the behavior, and how to respond if you think your child is self-harming.
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.
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.
A Student Is Acting Out. As a Teacher, What Can I Do?
An educator shared concerns about a kindergarten student who recently began acting out - leaving the classroom and destroying property - while saying he misses mommy. Here’s our advice.
I’m 13 and Can’t Stop Thinking about Death. Can You Help?
One teenager shared her fears about death and dying. Our team of child mental health experts shared their tips for how to cope with these thoughts and worries.
Does My Child Need Help Coping with Divorce?
One father wrote to us looking for guidance about whether his son was struggling to cope with parental separation and divorce. Our team provided tips for how to help his son, and understand his behavior.
What Should You Expect in an ADHD Evaluation & How is ADHD Diagnosed in Kids?
Does you child’s school want them to get an ADHD evaluation? That’s exactly the situation one mom asked us about. Here’s what to expect in the ADHD evaluation, and how ADHD is diagnosed in kids.