Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
What You Need to Know about Parental Burnout
Here’s what you need to understand about parental burnout and mental fatigue, how to address it, and its impact on children.
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.
Is It Okay for Parents to Take a Vacation Without Their Child?
“My husband and I have a trip planned in a few weeks. We’ll be leaving my 23 month old daughter with her grandparents for 6 days. I’m worried she might hate us when we get back, or feel abandoned or detached…Can a 2-year-old get detached from her parents over 6 days if spent with family?”
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.
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children After a School Shooting
In the wake of yet another school shooting, parents may be wondering how best to support their children in processing the tragedy. Clinical experts at Little Otter want to share concrete strategies and tips that you can use to help validate your child’s feelings and cope in uncertain times.
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.
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.
I’m Worried I’m Projecting My Own Trauma Onto My Daughter. Any Advice?
“I’m worried about the amount of my own trauma I'm projecting onto my 7-year-old daughter…I’ve noticed that my daughter and I sometimes have similar responses; in myself, I recognize them as trauma responses. I’m wondering whether they are the same for her, or if they’re just learned behaviors to get her way?”
Tips for Parental Peace of Mind with The Dumb Dads
Parenting is hard, but it doesn’t always have to be heavy. Tune into this light-filled, genuine conversation between Dr. Helen Egger and The Dumb Dads, Kevin Laferriere and Evan Kyle Berger.