Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
My Child Hurts Themselves When Upset. What Can I Do?
Worried that your child is hurting themselves when they’re upset? In this post, you’ll learn what might be driving the behavior, and how to respond if you think your child is self-harming.
Is Your Child Overreacting? Here’s How to Respond
Dealing with a “big reactor”? Here are a few insights, mindset shifts, and parenting strategies that can help you deal with a child who overreacts.
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.
How to Respond to Toddler Biting
Learn the causes of toddler biting, how to respond if your child bites, and when to worry about biting.
A Guide to Impulsive Behavior and Child Mental Health
In this blog, you’ll learn more about impulsive behavior and what it means for your child’s mental health.
Why is My 11-Year-Old Daughter So Rude and Defiant? How Should I Respond?
One parent wrote to us, asking about how to respond to their daughter’s rude and defiant behavior. Here’s a response from our team of child mental health experts.
How Can I Respond to My 7 Year Old’s Defiance and Outbursts?
“How can I respond to my 7-year-old son’s defiance and outbursts?”
Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?
“My toddler bangs their head on the ground when they get upset. Should I be worried about my child’s head banging when upset?”
How Can I Respond to My 8-Year-Old’s Rudeness Without Pushing Him Away?
“My 8-year-old son is very disrespectful and rude. I am a single mom, and he sees his dad sometimes. Should I be worried about his behavior?”
How Can I Help Improve Communication Between My Daughter and Her Stepfather?
“My 9-year-old daughter recently started behaving defiantly toward my husband, her stepfather. She puts her father on a pedestal and will not give her stepdad a chance to even be a friend. Do you have any advice for how to communicate with her better and reduce the tension in our home?”