Children’s Mental Health Blog

Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.

Toddler Aggression: When to Worry & How to Respond

Toddler Aggression: When to Worry & How to Respond

Parents and caregivers often ask us how to deal with an aggressive child. Seeing toddler aggression - physical behaviors like hitting, kicking, pushing, biting, pinching - often sparks concern. In this article, learn how to deal with an aggressive child, common parenting mistakes, what their behavior might signal, and when to worry.

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Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?

Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?

“I’m worried and wondering why my 5 year old gets violent when we take something from him, like his game when he is being bad. He hits, stomps, and curses. He may hit animals or a person nearby, including his parents, grandparents, and siblings. I don’t know how to get him to stop. Any advice?”

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