Children’s Mental Health Blog

Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.

Toddler Aggression: When to Worry & How to Respond

Toddler Aggression: When to Worry & How to Respond

Parents and caregivers often ask us how to deal with an aggressive child. Seeing toddler aggression - physical behaviors like hitting, kicking, pushing, biting, pinching - often sparks concern. In this article, learn how to deal with an aggressive child, common parenting mistakes, what their behavior might signal, and when to worry.

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Is It Okay for Parents to Take a Vacation Without Their Child?

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?”

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