Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Can I Respond to My Child’s Aggressive Tantrums?
One parent asked us about their child’s aggressive tantrums, and how to respond. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.
Should You Ignore a Toddler Temper Tantrum?
Wondering if it’s okay to ignore your toddler’s temper tantrums? This in-depth article is full of guidance from child mental health experts about when and how to ignore a temper tantrum.
Temper Tantrums and Your Child’s Mental Health
Temper tantrums are one of the ways kids tell us how they’re doing. In this post, you’ll learn what a tantrum is, and what it means for your child’s mental health.
What To Do When Your 2-Year-Old Tantrums Daily
Does your 2-year-old have almost daily tantrums? If so, you’re probably a little exhausted and overwhelmed. This article aims to offer guidance about how many tantrums are typical for toddlers, and when to worry.
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.
Should I Worry About My 5-Year-Old’s Tantrums?
Tantrums can be concerning for both kids and for adults! In this post, you’ll learn about 5-year-old tantrums from our team of child mental health experts - and when to worry.
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.
How to Stop a Temper Tantrum: 5 Tips from Child Mental Health Experts
Learn 5 tips for how to stop a temper tantrum from child mental health experts.
My Daughter Has Tantrums When I Return to Work. What Can I Do?
One mom recently shared that her daughter has tantrums when she returns to work. Her daughter also is expressing sibling rivalry when mom is at home. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health professionals.
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.