Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How to Help Your Kids Go Back-to-School During COVID-19
Are you or your little ones worried about going back to school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone. In this article, written in Fall 2021, we offer some guidance and resources to help you navigate the transition.
How Can I Help My 9-Year-Old Manage His Anxiety & Aggression?
“My 9-year-old son experiences anxiety. Lately, as his routines have been disrupted, he’s been having tantrums. What can we do?”
What Can I Do to Help My 12-Year-Old Son with School Anxiety?
“My 12-year-old son experiences anxiety, and is often so emotionally overwhelmed that he is unable to do school work. How can I support him while keeping him calm?”
My 5-Year-Old Experiences Separation Anxiety. Should We Worry?
“My 5-year-old child refuses to be alone, particularly from me as her mother, but also from her father. She does have siblings, but is very attached to us, her parents. Should I worry?”
Is YouTube Causing My Son to Feel Anxious?
“My child seems anxious when he watches YouTube videos like Roblox, Aphmau, & Among Us. He puts his shirt in his mouth and chews on it until hes done watching YouTube. Should I worry?”
I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?
“I’m worried about my 6-year-old going to face-to-face school. He gets distracted easily, and has anxiety. He only has one eReader option & it’s not good. Sometimes, he even hits himself when he’s frustrated. What can I do?”
My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?
"My child is so fearful of getting sick with COVID-19. They avoid going out and it's gotten to the point where my child locks themselves in their room and rarely comes out so they 'make sure.' What do I do?"
5 Tips to Help Your Child Deal with Back to School Anxiety During COVID-19
If your child is experiencing anxiety around going back to school during the coronavirus pandemic, here is a menu of options to help you deal with five specific experiences you may be having.