Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
My Child Has ADHD and Has Gained Weight. How Can I Support Them?
If your child has ADHD and has gained weight, you may be wondering how to help them. This article aims to clarify how ADHD can impact weight, and what you can do to support your child’s health.
What Should You Expect in an ADHD Evaluation & How is ADHD Diagnosed in Kids?
Does you child’s school want them to get an ADHD evaluation? That’s exactly the situation one mom asked us about. Here’s what to expect in the ADHD evaluation, and how ADHD is diagnosed in kids.
Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Obsession with Halloween, Spooky Toys, and Scary Themes?
One parent wrote in, worried that their child seemed obsessed with scary stuff. Here’s our team’s advice about if and when to worry when a child likes scary things.
My Stepson Has ADHD and Struggles with School. Any Advice?
“My 8-year-old stepson was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and anxiety at age 4 by his school district after being kicked out of daycare. He’s now in 2nd grade, and his school continues to have problems with him in the classroom. Do you have any tips for how I can help him be more successful at school?”
I Have No Patience For My ADHD Child
Parenting children with ADHD can be draining, but it is possible when practicing healthy habits and encouraging good behavior. It’s ok to seek help for an ADHD child.
A Guide to ADHD and Race in Children & Families
Black or Latinx/Hispanic children are much less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or receive treatment than White children. Here, we’re talking about ADHD and race - and how misdiagnosis impacts kids in BIPOC families.
I Think My Son Has a Crush on an Older Boy. How Should I Respond?
“My son appears to have developed a crush on an older boy. This has thrown me for a loop since my son is so young. I’ll love him no matter what, but how can I respond?”
Does Little Otter Treat ADHD?
“Do you guys diagnose ADHD in children and prescribe stimulant medication?”
How Can I Help My 11-Year-Old, Who is on the Autism Spectrum, Stop Skin Picking?
“My 11-year-old child is on the Autism Spectrum, and experiences OCD and ADHD. Two years ago, he started picking his own skin in response to trigger words. Now it’s happening when he’s online distance learning while waiting for others to have turns. How can I get him to stop skin picking?”
Does My Child’s Love of Electronics and Sugar Signal Potential Addictive Behavior or ADHD Risk?
“I’m wondering if I should worry about addiction to electronics and the meltdowns that happen because of it. I’m also noticing what appears to be addictive behavior related to treats and sugar, and wondering if we should be thinking about a possible ADHD early intervention. Any advice?”