Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
7 Benefits of Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies for Child Development
Learn 7 benefits of nursery rhymes and lullabies for your child’s development. Hint: it’s not just about language skills!
7 Benefits of Online Therapy
Wondering about telehealth? Here are 7 of the most important benefits of online therapy for kids, parents, and families.
The Importance of Self-Love for Your Family’s Wellbeing
Loving yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential for your family’s wellness and mental health. Learn how self-love can help your family cultivate better, more compassionate relationships and support mental wellbeing.
13 Common Questions about Online Psychiatry for Children and Adults
Learn all about online psychiatry for children, adults, and families. We’ll answer 13 common questions about digital psychiatry and provide insight you can really use.
A Child Psychiatrist’s Guide to Mindfulness vs. Meditation for Families
In this blog, you’ll learn the difference between mindfulness and meditation, as well as pros and cons of each for children and adults.
7 Benefits of Outdoor Classrooms for Kids’ Mental Health
Learn 7 important benefits of outdoor classroom for your child’s mental health and healthy development.
How Quickly Should a Child Receive a Diagnosis in Child Therapy?
One parent recently wrote in asking about whether their child should receive a diagnosis within 4-5 sessions of starting child therapy. Here’s the feedback from our team of mental health professionals.
What is a Highly Sensitive Child?
What is a Highly Sensitive Child, or HSC? In this blog, the first in our three-part series, you’ll learn more about what makes a child “highly sensitive” and what that really means.
Can Babies Be Altruistic?
Is your baby or toddler showing signs of altruistic behavior? Babies and toddlers with the desire to share what they have has made psychologists curious on the reasons.
Trauma Therapist: When to Seek Help from a Child Expert
Recent trauma can seriously impact the mental health of your child, whether it was a parent divorce, a death in the family, or a traumatic and life changing event.