Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
I’m Worried My Son is Considering Self-Harming. What Can I Do?
One mom recently wrote in, asking “My 11-year-old son was caught Googling ways to commit self-harm. What can I do to respond?” Here’s advice from our child mental health 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.
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.
Why Do Kids Act Out?
Does your child seem to act out or misbehave on purpose? Learn the four reasons why kids act out, and how to respond when they do.
How Can I Respond To My Child’s Picky Eating?
Is your child a picky eater? If so, learn whether it’s typical for children to be picky eaters, what causes picky eating, and 9 ways to respond to picky eating.
My 10-Year-Old Daughter is Being Bullied. What Can I Do?
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child is being bullied. In this post, you’ll learn tips about how to respond and when to worry.
My Child Has ADHD and Has Gained Weight. How Can I Support Them?
If your child has ADHD and has gained weight, you may be wondering how to help them. This article aims to clarify how ADHD can impact weight, and what you can do to support your child’s health.
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.
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.
A Student Is Acting Out. As a Teacher, What Can I Do?
An educator shared concerns about a kindergarten student who recently began acting out - leaving the classroom and destroying property - while saying he misses mommy. Here’s our advice.