Top 10 Free Child Mental Health Resources of 2022
As the year comes to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect. In that spirit, we wanted to celebrate some of our community’s favorite moments of 2022! Here are the top 10 free child and family mental health blogs, assessments, and downloads you loved this year.
Let’s start with the blog you loved most this year:
1. When to Worry about Toddler Aggression
Read by more than 47,000 people this year, this article about toddler aggression was our most popular article. In it, you’ll learn what causes a toddler to behave aggressively, how to respond to toddler aggression, and when to seek extra support.
2. All About Toddler Bedtime Tantrums
Bedtime tantrums are one of the most common concerns for parents and caregivers, so it’s no surprise that this post also garnered thousands of views. It’s a complete guide to bedtime tantrums, and includes practical recommendations from a few of the country’s best child mental health experts.
3. Should I Worry About My 5 Year Old’s Temper Tantrums?
One parent submitted a question about their 5-year-old’s temper tantrums. This response from our team of child mental health experts explains what might cause a temper tantrum, and deeper insight about 5-year-old tantrums in particular. Because this parent had concerns about ADHD, we also shared how attention difficulties can contribute to tantrums.
4. Free Temper Tantrum Assessment
This free, 3-question temper tantrum assessment for children 2-6 has been taken by thousands of families. At the end, you’ll learn whether your child’s tantrums are within the expected range of behavior for kids their age, or whether they may be a sign of an underlying mental health concern.
5. 15 Questions a Child Psychologist Would Ask In Your Appointment
If you have an upcoming appointment with a child mental health expert, chances are, you’re wondering what to expect. This article shares real-world guidance from practicing child mental health experts, and outlines 15 questions that a child psychologist might ask in your first appointment.
6. Ask a Child Psychologist - Online and For Free!
Sometimes, you just want to be able to ask a real child mental health expert a question online - and for free. We’re proud to make that possible. More than 1,300 parents, caregivers, teachers, and even teenagers have shared their worries. (You can also peruse our responses here.)
We do our best to respond as quickly as possible, but due to the volume of inquiries, we can’t guarantee an immediate answer. If you, your child, or someone you know is in crisis, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or reach out to the following national resources. You’re never alone.
☏ Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center
☏ Text 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
7. Sleep Activity Kit
Struggling to get your little one to fall asleep - and stay asleep? This free kit includes 9 relaxing activities you can do before bed. From guided meditation to mindfulness exercises, we hope this helps your family sleep a little better:
Looking for more free downloads? You can view them all in our child mental health resource downloads hub.
8. What To Do When Your Toddler Doesn’t Listen
Ever found yourself wondering, “why won’t my toddler listen to me?!” If so, this blog post is for you. It explains why your toddler might not listen, how to encourage better listening skills, and how to respond when your toddler doesn’t listen. It also offers expert guidance about toddler discipline.
9. Free Consultation
If you’re considering mental health services for your child and family, and wondering if Little Otter could be right for you, book a free consultation! We offer therapy, couples counseling, and psychiatry to help you little one - and your whole family - thrive.
10. 19 Things You Need to Know about Your Highly Sensitive Child
Highly sensitive children are amazing kids, but parenting them can be a challenge. This in-depth blog is a parent’s guide to understanding and supporting a highly sensitive child. It provides a clear definition of highly sensitive children, 12 habits of highly sensitive kids that can be hard to understand, and 7 tips for parents to support a highly sensitive child.
It’s our pleasure to be part of your family’s mental health journey. If you think your child or your family’s relationships could benefit from additional support, Little Otter is here for you. Get started today.
