Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
7 Statistics about Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
In this post for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, were sharing key statistics about BIPOC mental health. Plus, learn ways to support mental health in these communities.
6 FAQs about Supporting Your Child’s Gender and Sexual Identity
Today, we’re answering 6 common questions to provide guidance about how to support your child’s exploration of their gender identity.
How to Talk to Kids When a Caregiver has Cancer
Parents and caregivers who are diagnosed with cancer may wonder how to talk to their kids about it. This National Cancer Survivors Month, we teamed up with Bright Spot Network to provide four tips from clinical experts for talking with children about a caregiver’s cancer diagnosis.
How to Talk to Your Child about Pride Month
June is Pride Month! Today, we’re excited to share some expert tips for when and how to talk to your child about gender identity, gender expression, and Pride month.
Join “When to Worry,” A Lively Chat about Parenting Amid the Pandemic
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Little Otter is proud to host “When to Worry” a lively discussion about parenting, child mental health, and how families can access mental health care.
A Complete Guide to Childhood Insomnia When Your Kid Won't Sleep
This complete guide to childhood insomnia includes 5 expert-approved tips for helping your child get to sleep. Plus, you’ll learn why a good night’s sleep is so important, a few reasons why your child won’t sleep, and know when to worry.
How to Build Resilience in Children
You’ve probably heard people say “kids are resilient!” But what does that really mean, especially in the context of pandemics, wars, and everyday stress? In this post, you’ll learn what resiliency is all about and how to build resilience in children.
7 Tips for Talking about War with Children
War. It’s something we wish we didn’t have to talk about. But here we are. To help support your family during these difficult times, here are 7 tips for how to talk with your children about war.
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[TW: Suicide] Understanding Elevated Suicide Risk in Black Children & How to Respond
Research indicates that black children aged 5-12 are dying by suicide at nearly twice the rate of their white peers. Learn more about the research, how to talk to children about suicide, and tips for ways to respond, reduce, and even prevent suicide.
3 Free Preschool Mental Health Activities
Here are three free preschool mental health activities to do with the young children in your family!