Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

Is YouTube Causing My Son to Feel Anxious?

“My child seems anxious when he watches YouTube videos like Roblox, Aphmau, & Among Us. He puts his shirt in his mouth and chews on it until hes done watching YouTube. Should I worry?”

December 2, 2020

I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?

“I’m worried about my 6-year-old going to face-to-face school. He gets distracted easily, and has anxiety. He only has one eReader option & it’s not good. Sometimes, he even hits himself when he’s frustrated. What can I do?”

December 2, 2020

My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?

"My child is so fearful of getting sick with COVID-19. They avoid going out and it's gotten to the point where my child locks themselves in their room and rarely comes out so they 'make sure.' What do I do?"

November 3, 2020

My 13-Year-Old Feels Like He’s Disappointing Everyone. How Can I Support Him?

"My son is 13 years old and just broke down! He said that he feels that he is disappointing everyone. He feels like no one cares or loves him. That it would be better if he was not here. How do I make him feel loved and that I’m proud of him? How do I reduce the pressure of school online?"

November 3, 2020

My 9-Year-Old Shuts Down Completely When He Gets Upset. What Can I Do?

"My 9 year old son shuts down completely when he's upset. He won't talk to anyone and runs away from us. If we try to go after him, he becomes aggressive. Should I worry about this behavior?"

November 3, 2020

other useful resources

Little Otter Blog

Free resources and guidance 
for navigating the world of child and family mental health.

Explore

Family Resources

Access free mental health resources for infants, preschoolers, children, teens, and parents.

Explore

Publications

Access reports and white-papers 
backed by research from our experts.

Explore

Press & News

View our press releases, keep up with 
our latest updates, and read about 
Little Otter in the news.

Explore