Free Children’s Mental Health Resources & Activity Guides

Access free mental health resources for families with infants, preschoolers, children, and early teens aged 0-14.

 

Little Otter Holiday Thriving Guide for Your Family’s Mental Health

Fill out the form to instantly download your free guide and support your family’s mental health this holiday season!

 

Back to School Bullying Toolkit

One in five children will experience bullying. It can impact any child. Get this bullying toolkit to learn tips for preventing bullying, and resources to help your child in case they’re experiencing bullying.

How to Help Your Kid with Back to School Anxiety

Is your child may experiencing school anxiety? Here are 5 common signs your child is struggling, plus four tips for helping your child with this transition.

 

Preschool Mental Health Activity Guide

Download these three free activity guides to learn three fun, therapist-approved activities you can do with your preschooler!

The Promise of Online Therapy for Child & Family Mental Health

Can online therapy can work for your family?This free white paper answers with emerging research and data.

 

Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Families

Learn warning signs of suicide risk, 15 suicide prevention tips, where to access national resources, how to talk to your child about suicide, and more.

Sleep Activity Guide for Kids

Here are 9 relaxing activities for before bedtime to help your child wind down and sleep better. It includes guided meditations and so much more!

 

8 Types of Child Mental Health Professionals

Learn the key distinctions between 8 different types of children’s mental health specialists. You’ll be better equipped to understand the right professional for you.

How to Talk to Your Kids about Cancer

Learn how to talk to kids when a parent or caregiver has cancer. You’ll also gain age-appropriate conversation tips for children 2-14, and access to additional resources.

 

Understanding Your Child’s Gender Identity & Expression

This free guide provides scientific insights about child gender development, and offers tips for how to talk to your kid about gender identity and expression.

Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children After a Shooting

Learn how to support your child’s mental health after a shooting and talk to them about gun violence. This download is available here in English and Spanish.

Free Online Temper Tantrum Assessment

 
 
 

Wondering if your kid's tantrums are typical? We can help.

Almost every young child has temper tantrums. Tantrums are caused by big feelings- anger, frustration, fear, sadness- that bubble over into big outbursts.

Tantrums are also one of the ways we can tell if a little kid has an underlying mental health challenge.

Our free 3-question survey, designed for kids 2-6 years old, will help identify whether you should be concerned about your child’s tantrums.