Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
15 Suicide Prevention Tips for Kids, Teens, Parents, and Families
Learn 15 suicide prevention tips for children, teens, parents, families, and adults. You’ll also learn warning signs of suicide, and how to support a person who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. And remember: support exists for you.
A Child Psychiatrist’s Guide to Mindfulness vs. Meditation for Families
In this blog, you’ll learn the difference between mindfulness and meditation, as well as pros and cons of each for children and adults.
7 Benefits of Outdoor Classrooms for Kids’ Mental Health
Learn 7 important benefits of outdoor classroom for your child’s mental health and healthy development.
How Quickly Should a Child Receive a Diagnosis in Child Therapy?
One parent recently wrote in asking about whether their child should receive a diagnosis within 4-5 sessions of starting child therapy. Here’s the feedback from our team of mental health professionals.
What is a Highly Sensitive Child?
What is a Highly Sensitive Child, or HSC? In this blog, the first in our three-part series, you’ll learn more about what makes a child “highly sensitive” and what that really means.
3 Back to School Mental Health Tips for Families
Here are three Back to School mental health tips for families as we head back to the classroom.
Can Babies Be Altruistic?
Is your baby or toddler showing signs of altruistic behavior? Babies and toddlers with the desire to share what they have has made psychologists curious on the reasons.
Trauma Therapist: When to Seek Help from a Child Expert
Recent trauma can seriously impact the mental health of your child, whether it was a parent divorce, a death in the family, or a traumatic and life changing event.
7 Statistics about Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
In this post for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, were sharing key statistics about BIPOC mental health. Plus, learn ways to support mental health in these communities.
6 FAQs about Supporting Your Child’s Gender and Sexual Identity
Today, we’re answering 6 common questions to provide guidance about how to support your child’s exploration of their gender identity.