Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
Addressing Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Does your child dread bedtime because they’re afraid of the dark? This article walks you through several expert-approved tips for supporting them with this common fear.
Understanding and Managing Pediatric Insomnia
Has your child been having trouble sleeping lately? Are they waking up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep or making several trips to your room in the night? They could be struggling from pediatric insomnia. Learn what pediatric insomnia is, and when to seek outside support.
10 Savvy Sleep Strategies to Help Your Child Get a Better Night’s Rest
From encouraging physical activity during the day to creating consistent bedtime routines and seeking professional help when needed, this article offers comprehensive guidance to help families navigate bedtime struggles and promote better sleep for children.
A Parent’s Guide to Toddler Bedtime Tantrums
In this article, you’ll learn what causes toddler bedtime tantrums, how to respond to night tantrums, tips to prevent bedtime meltdowns, and when to worry.
7 Benefits of Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies for Child Development
Learn 7 benefits of nursery rhymes and lullabies for your child’s development. Hint: it’s not just about language skills!
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.
My Daughters Stopped Sharing a Room & Now My 8-Year-Old Cries Herself to Sleep. Help!
“My 8-year-old daughter and her 15-year-old sister just stopped sharing a room, and now my younger daughter cries herself to sleep at night. What can I do to help her?”
10 Tips for Navigating Night Tantrums & Bedtime Struggles
Learn 10 tips to reduce night tantrums and help your child be a good sleeper. Remember: the best bedtime plan is the one that works for your family.
When Should I Worry about My 5-Year-Old’s Night Terrors?
“My 5-year-old son experiences night terrors. Is this something he’ll ‘grow out of,’ or should we be worried?”
A Free Children’s Sleep Meditation for More Relaxing Bedtimes
Here’s a free children’s sleep meditation for a more relaxing and mindful bedtime. Plus, download our Bedtime Activity Kit with all three kids sleep meditations, plus other relaxing bedtime activities!