Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
Should I Worry About My Son’s Nightmares & Strange Dreams?
“My 4-year-old son frequently has nightmares and bad dreams. Should I be worried? If so, what should I do?”
A Complete Guide to Childhood Insomnia When Your Kid Won't Sleep
This complete guide to childhood insomnia includes 5 expert-approved tips for helping your child get to sleep. Plus, you’ll learn why a good night’s sleep is so important, a few reasons why your child won’t sleep, and know when to worry.
How Can I Help My 6-Year-Old Daughter Deal with Her Intense Fears and the Outbursts They Trigger?
“My 6-year-old has recently started having huge fears of riding in the car once it gets dark. Leading up to this fear were other fears. What can I do to help her navigate them?”
My 2-Year-Old Daughter Has Extreme Sleep Tantrums. Any Advice?
“My 2-year-old daughter has extreme sleep tantrums. Any advice?”
My 7-Year-Old Struggles to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Through the Night. Any Advice?
“My 7-year-old daughter has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Should I be worried?”
Should I Be Worried about My 3-Year-Old’s Bedtime Tantrums?
My 3-year-old daughter has been having bedtime tantrums for a few months. Should I be worried?
My 5-Year-Old has Trouble Sleeping. Should I Be Worried?
My 5-year-old daughter has trouble sleeping. She frequently either wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, or fights going to bed. Should I be worried?