Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
What Does “Out-of-Network” Care Mean?
Insurance is confusing. What does it mean to be “Out-of-network” and how does Little Otter help provide reimbursements for families?
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?
My Child is Afraid to Ask for Help. What Can I Do to Support Her?
My 9-year-old daughter is afraid to ask for help in school. How can I encourage her to ask for help when she needs it, and build her self-esteem?
How Can We Talk to Our Teenager about Our Choice for Her High School?
“We can’t have a conversation with our 14-year-old daughter without her saying something rude or rolling her eyes. We think it’s related to her starting high school. Any suggestions on how to have this conversation?”
What Can I Do to Help My 12-Year-Old Son with School Anxiety?
“My 12-year-old son experiences anxiety, and is often so emotionally overwhelmed that he is unable to do school work. How can I support him while keeping him calm?”
How Can I Respond to My 7-Year-Old’s Screaming Temper Tantrums?
“My 7-year-old daughter’s temper and attitude are horrible, and I think she needs some help. She will not listen, will not do as she asked, and she screams at the top of her lungs when she doesn’t get her way. Every option we’ve had to deal with these issues doesn’t work anymore. I’m at a loss, and don’t know what to do. Do you have any advice?”
My 4-Year-Old Has TV Tantrums. What Can We Do?
“My 4-year-old daughter has tantrums when we turn off the TV. Should we ban TV altogether?”
My 5-Year-Old Experiences Separation Anxiety. Should We Worry?
“My 5-year-old child refuses to be alone, particularly from me as her mother, but also from her father. She does have siblings, but is very attached to us, her parents. Should I worry?”