Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
7 Tips for Talking about War with Children
War. It’s something we wish we didn’t have to talk about. But here we are. To help support your family during these difficult times, here are 7 tips for how to talk with your children about war.
40+ Questions to Ask a Child Psychologist in Your First Appointment
Your first appointment with a child mental health expert is a chance for you to get to know them. Here are 40+ questions to ask a child psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional in your first appointment.
15 Questions a Child Psychologist Might Ask in Your First Appointment
Wondering what questions a child psychologist will ask in your first appointment? Here are 15 questions to expect as you prepare. We hope this empowers you to advocate for your family throughout the process.
What To Do When Toddlers Don’t Listen
Sometimes, toddlers just don’t listen. Learn what to do when your toddler doesn’t listen, plus expert tips for teaching toddlers discipline.
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.
How Many Gifts Should You Give Kids for the Holidays?
In this blog post about gift-giving, you’ll learn how many presents to give a child for the holidays, tips for talking with family about gifting budgets, and how to help you child learn to receive gifts well.
Why are Hugs Important for Kids and Parents?
Did you know that hugs and loving touch support our mental health and development? Learn more about the human need for touch, and why hugs are so important for our wellbeing.
Do Weighted Blankets Help with Anxiety?
Learn the science behind weighted blankets and what the research says about whether they actually work to address anxiety.
13 Common Questions about Online Psychiatry for Children and Adults
Learn all about online psychiatry for children, adults, and families. We’ll answer 13 common questions about digital psychiatry and provide insight you can really use.
How Parents Can Avoid Passing Their Own Fears onto their Children
Learn how parents can avoid passing on fears to children, and the importance of parent mental health for the whole family’s wellbeing.