Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How to Talk About Stress with Your Child
Did you know that your stress can affect the quality of your interactions with your child? This guide will teach you how to talk to your little ones about stress and equip them with skills to help them work through life’s pressures.
4 Tips for Helping Your Child Manage Their Stress Around Standardized Testing
Is your child expressing feelings of stress or worry around upcoming standardized assessments? This article will provide you with practical strategies to help your child work through the challenges of standardized testing with confidence and resilience.
Unwind Together: 5 Guided Meditations for Families
Experience the transformative power of mindfulness with your family through these five guided meditations, designed to reduce stress and promote calmness and connection.
A Family’s Guide to Parent Specialty at Little Otter
Struggling with parenting challenges and want effective solutions? Learn how Parent Specialty at Little Otter can help. Explore personalized support and evidence-based strategies for your family's unique needs.
The Truth About Time-Out
Time-Out can be a confusing concept for parents. This article addresses common misconceptions, provides insights into its benefits for both caregivers and children, and offers guidance on implementing Time-Out in a safe and supportive manner while strengthening the parent-child relationship.
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.
Addressing Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Does your child dread bedtime because they’re afraid of the dark? This article walks you through several expert-approved tips for supporting them with this common fear.
Understanding and Managing Pediatric Insomnia
Has your child been having trouble sleeping lately? Are they waking up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep or making several trips to your room in the night? They could be struggling from pediatric insomnia. Learn what pediatric insomnia is, and when to seek outside support.
10 Savvy Sleep Strategies to Help Your Child Get a Better Night’s Rest
From encouraging physical activity during the day to creating consistent bedtime routines and seeking professional help when needed, this article offers comprehensive guidance to help families navigate bedtime struggles and promote better sleep for children.
Recognizing and Supporting Early Signs of Eating Disorders in Children
Early detection can make a significant difference in addressing eating disorders, and understanding the triggers is a crucial step. Here's a guide to help you spot the signs and support your child, along with recommendations for nationwide services.