Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Parents Can Avoid Passing Their Own Fears onto their Children
Learn how parents can avoid passing on fears to children, and the importance of parent mental health for the whole family’s wellbeing.
Tics in Children & Your Child’s Mental Health
Tics are estimated to impact about 20% of all children. Learn all about tics in children, what causes tics in children, and when to worry about tics.
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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40+ Resources for Child and Family Mental Health [January 2022 Update]
Here is a big list of 40+ child and family mental health resources, updated in January 2022. It includes federal agencies, books, toys, games, free downloads, and more.
A Quick Primer on Health Insurance for Mental Health Care
In this article, you’ll learn a quick overview of key terms related to health insurance, and get answers to a few important questions about health insurance for mental health care.
8 Tips for How To Respond When Your Child Misbehaves at Home
Learn 8 tips for responding to your child when they misbehave at home.
7 Alternatives to Spanking When Your Kiddos Misbehave
A recent study found that spanking didn’t improve the behavior of those being spanked. Instead, the study found that spanking appeared to exacerbate the unwanted behavior. Learn 7 alternatives to spanking here.
How Telehealth Services Support Your Family’s Mental Wellness
Especially now, telehealth allows families and children to access mental health solutions when and where needed.
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Child Psychiatrist Near Me?
There’s a serious shortage in mental health care providers for children, but that’s just part of the problem. In this blog, you’ll learn 5 key children’s mental health statistics, hear from real parents, and gain expert insight from doctors about the current problems that families face.
You’ll also learn about a new solution designed to address these pervasive issues.