Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums
Here are 15 tips for how to deal with toddler tantrums, from helpful mindset shifts to actionable guidelines. Tantrums are challenging! These tips aim to make dealing with temper tantrums easier.
Is it Bad to Bribe My Kid to Get a Haircut?
“Is it bad to bribe my 6-year-old? I never have before, but I really want him to get a haircut and he wants to grow long hair. He refuses to have it cut when I ask him, so I was thinking I would bribe him to do it for some candy or a video game. It would just be a one time thing but I'm unsure if there will be any long term implications. What do you think?”
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.
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.
10 Tips for Navigating Night Tantrums & Bedtime Struggles
Learn 10 tips to reduce night tantrums and help your child be a good sleeper. Remember: the best bedtime plan is the one that works for your family.
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.
Should I Worry About My Daughter Going Back-and-Forth Between Mine and Her Father’s House?
“Should I be worried about my child going back and forth between visiting her father's house and returning home? She has a lot of fun at her father’s house where there’s less structure. Also, at our home she has to do her virtual schooling.”
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.