Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
When to Worry: Social Anxiety and Back-to-School Season
Learn more about what social anxiety is, strategies to support little ones with social anxiety, and when it’s time to seek additional support.
When to Worry: Separation Anxiety During Back-to-School Season
As summer ends and school begins, some children experience heightened separation anxiety. Learn the signs of separation anxiety and how to recognize when this anxiety may require professional support.
What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School: 3 Expert Tips
Is your child avoiding school? Learn what school refusal is, potential reasons why your child doesn’t want to go to school, how to respond to school avoidance, and when to worry.
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.
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.
Common Signs of Anxiety in Children at Every Age
Just like adults, children of every age experience feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension from time to time. But if you’re the parent of a child who seems to have a lot of worries, you might find yourself wondering if something more serious is going on.
Learn the common signs of anxiety for children of every age, and when to seek outside support.
Do Weighted Blankets Help with Anxiety?
Learn the science behind weighted blankets and what the research says about whether they actually work to address anxiety.
My Child is Scared of New Places. What Can I Do?
One parent asked us about their child’s fear of going new places, and the ensuing tantrums. Here, our team of child mental health experts provided guidance about anxiety and temper tantrums.
My Child Saw a Scary Image and Can’t Sleep. What Can I Do?
One parent wrote in because their child saw a scary image on TV, and is having trouble sleeping. Here are three tips from our team of child mental health experts.
Is My Son Experiencing Preschool Anxiety?
One parent wrote in, asking about how to support their son in dealing with new hesitancy around school. Here’s advice from our team of experts about how to navigate preschool anxiety.