Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Can I Handle My 2-Year-Old’s Meltdowns?
One parent wrote to us, worried that their two year old’s tantrums might be a sign of a greater mental health concern. Here’s the question, and answers from our team of mental health experts.
How Should I Handle My 4 Year Old’s Tantrums?
“My 4-year-old daughter (soon to be 5!) throws major tantrums, and finds it difficult to listen or complete a task. She has started wetting herself and the bed. She has a younger one-year-old sibling. How should I handle these tantrums? Should I be worried?””
Should I Worry about My 2-Year-Old’s Tantrums about Diaper Changes?
“My two-year-old has tantrums for 10-15 minutes when try to put on her diaper. Could this be a sign of a sensory issue?”
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.
How Can I Respond to My 7 Year Old’s Defiance and Outbursts?
“How can I respond to my 7-year-old son’s defiance and outbursts?”
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.
Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?
“I’m worried and wondering why my 5 year old gets violent when we take something from him, like his game when he is being bad. He hits, stomps, and curses. He may hit animals or a person nearby, including his parents, grandparents, and siblings. I don’t know how to get him to stop. Any advice?”
Help! My 4-Year-Old Tantrums When Told “No”
“My 4 year old daughter has very little capability to deal with ‘No.’ Every time I say no to something (and it’s mostly about screen time) she screams in my face and sobs…How can I help her hear the word “no” without tantrums?”
Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?
“My toddler bangs their head on the ground when they get upset. Should I be worried about my child’s head banging when upset?”
Help! My 2-Year-Old Has Tantrums Every Day
“My two-year-old has tantrums everyday. He won’t listen, either. I don’t know how to handle this. My partner and I are separating, but I’m not sure whether that is relevant, or why my son is acting this way. What can I do?”