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 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?”
My 3-Year-Old Grandson is Behaving Aggressively Toward Other Children. What Can I Do?
“My 3-year-old grandson, who I have custody of, is hitting other children and hurting them by throwing toys at their heads. He won’t follow any rules or sit still. This has been happening at daycare since the end of August. Currently, he’s suspended from daycare and may soon be expelled. I just don’t know what to do. Can you help?”
My 10-Year-Old Son Struggles to Express His Anger and Anxiety Constructively. Any Advice?
One mom asked us for tips for how to help her child express anger, and wondering whether it was related to anxiety or a recent parental separation. Here’s some advice from our child mental health experts.
My Prepubescent Daughter is Expressing Newly Defiant Behavior. Any Tips for Talking to Her In a Way She’ll Hear?
One mom wrote to us about her pre-pubescent daughter’s defiant behavior, asking for help in how to communicate more effectively. See the expert guidance from our mental health professionals here.
What Can We Do About Our 3-Year-Old’s Constant Tantrums?
We recently received a question from a parent, wondering whether it’s time to talk to an expert about their 3-year-old’s near-constant temper tantrums. Here’s advice from our child mental health experts.
My Daughter Tends to Respond Defensively. Any Tips for Better Communication With Her?
One mom wrote in about her teenage daughter’s defensive responses, and how to communicate more productively.
Does My Grandson Have Aggressive Tantrums Because He Witnessed Abuse?
One grandparent wrote in wondering if their grandson’s aggressive tantrums could be a result of seeing his mother being abused. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health experts.
Our Eldest Son Has Meltdowns After I Get Home From Work. What Can We Do?
One dad asked us, “My 6-year-old son has meltdowns after I get home from work. He behaves differently with me than with mom. What can we do?” Here’s our advice.
What To Do If Your Child is Bullying Others
Worried that your child may be bullying others? Here are three things to keep in mind, and tips for how to respond.