Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Can I Deal With My 4-Year-Old Son’s Frequent Tantrums?
“My 4-year-old son has frequent temper tantrums, sometimes multiple times per day. What can I do?”
Should I Worry About My Toddler’s Aggressive Tantrums?
“My almost 4-year-old daughter has aggressive, frequent temper tantrums. Should I be worried?”
How Can I Help My Kids Cope with My Recent Divorce?
“I’m worried about how my kids feel about my divorce, their father, or one of us not being present in their lives. What can I do?”
Is YouTube Causing My Son to Feel Anxious?
“My child seems anxious when he watches YouTube videos like Roblox, Aphmau, & Among Us. He puts his shirt in his mouth and chews on it until hes done watching YouTube. Should I worry?”
I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?
“I’m worried about my 6-year-old going to face-to-face school. He gets distracted easily, and has anxiety. He only has one eReader option & it’s not good. Sometimes, he even hits himself when he’s frustrated. What can I do?”
My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?
"My child is so fearful of getting sick with COVID-19. They avoid going out and it's gotten to the point where my child locks themselves in their room and rarely comes out so they 'make sure.' What do I do?"
My 13-Year-Old Feels Like He’s Disappointing Everyone. How Can I Support Him?
"My son is 13 years old and just broke down! He said that he feels that he is disappointing everyone. He feels like no one cares or loves him. That it would be better if he was not here. How do I make him feel loved and that I’m proud of him? How do I reduce the pressure of school online?"
My 9-Year-Old Shuts Down Completely When He Gets Upset. What Can I Do?
"My 9 year old son shuts down completely when he's upset. He won't talk to anyone and runs away from us. If we try to go after him, he becomes aggressive. Should I worry about this behavior?"
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Child Psychiatrist Near Me?
There’s a serious shortage in mental health care providers for children, but that’s just part of the problem. In this blog, you’ll learn 5 key children’s mental health statistics, hear from real parents, and gain expert insight from doctors about the current problems that families face.
You’ll also learn about a new solution designed to address these pervasive issues.
5 Tips to Help Your Child Deal with Back to School Anxiety During COVID-19
If your child is experiencing anxiety around going back to school during the coronavirus pandemic, here is a menu of options to help you deal with five specific experiences you may be having.