Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness 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.
Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Obsession with Halloween, Spooky Toys, and Scary Themes?
One parent wrote in, worried that their child seemed obsessed with scary stuff. Here’s our team’s advice about if and when to worry when a child likes scary things.
Join “When to Worry,” A Lively Chat about Parenting Amid the Pandemic
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Little Otter is proud to host “When to Worry” a lively discussion about parenting, child mental health, and how families can access mental health care.
5 Ways to Support Child Mental Health in this Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the mental health of children and families. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: kids and families are suffering. Learn what you can do to support your child’s wellness today.
How to Help Children Build Social Skills for School
If your child has had limited social experience over the past few months, and you’re worried about them going back to school, you’re not alone. This article provides four tips to help you support their developing social skills.
3 Back to School Mental Health Tips for Parents
Here are 3 back to school mental health tips for parents, which are based on Little Otter’s experience in family mental wellness.
How Can I Deal With My 4-Year-Old Son’s Frequent Tantrums?
“My 4-year-old son has frequent temper tantrums, sometimes multiple times per day. What can I do?”
I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?
“I’m worried about my 6-year-old going to face-to-face school. He gets distracted easily, and has anxiety. He only has one eReader option & it’s not good. Sometimes, he even hits himself when he’s frustrated. What can I do?”
My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?
"My child is so fearful of getting sick with COVID-19. They avoid going out and it's gotten to the point where my child locks themselves in their room and rarely comes out so they 'make sure.' What do I do?"
My 13-Year-Old Feels Like He’s Disappointing Everyone. How Can I Support Him?
"My son is 13 years old and just broke down! He said that he feels that he is disappointing everyone. He feels like no one cares or loves him. That it would be better if he was not here. How do I make him feel loved and that I’m proud of him? How do I reduce the pressure of school online?"