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.
Common Signs of Anxiety in Children at Every Age
Just like adults, children of every age experience feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension from time to time. But if you’re the parent of a child who seems to have a lot of worries, you might find yourself wondering if something more serious is going on.
Learn the common signs of anxiety for children of every age, and when to seek outside support.
Why Do Kids Act Out?
Does your child seem to act out or misbehave on purpose? Learn the four reasons why kids act out, and how to respond when they do.
How Can I Respond To My Child’s Picky Eating?
Is your child a picky eater? If so, learn whether it’s typical for children to be picky eaters, what causes picky eating, and 9 ways to respond to picky eating.
20 Tips for How to Understand and Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child
If you’re parenting a highly sensitive child, you know it can be full of extremes. These bright, intuitive kids are full of feistiness and intensity. Here are 12 traits of highly sensitive children, and 8 tips to parent them.
Should You Ignore a Toddler Temper Tantrum?
Wondering if it’s okay to ignore your toddler’s temper tantrums? This in-depth article is full of guidance from child mental health experts about when and how to ignore a temper tantrum.
Temper Tantrums and Your Child’s Mental Health
Temper tantrums are one of the ways kids tell us how they’re doing. In this post, you’ll learn what a tantrum is, and what it means for your child’s mental health.
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.
What To Do When Your 2-Year-Old Tantrums Daily
Does your 2-year-old have almost daily tantrums? If so, you’re probably a little exhausted and overwhelmed. This article aims to offer guidance about how many tantrums are typical for toddlers, and when to worry.
Is Your Child Overreacting? Here’s How to Respond
Dealing with a “big reactor”? Here are a few insights, mindset shifts, and parenting strategies that can help you deal with a child who overreacts.