Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How Can I Talk to My 3-Year-Old Son About His Absent Father, While Maintaining Space for Them to Have a Relationship?
“How can I talk to my 3-year-old son about his father abandoning us, while maintaining space for them to have a relationship?”
My 6-Year-Old Son Says Negative Things about Himself. Is He Depressed?
“My 6-year-old son is sensitive and says negative things about himself. I’m worried that he is depressed, and I need some advice. Can you help?”
3 Signs it’s Time to “Break Up” with a Mom Friend
Here are 3 signs it may be time to break up with a mom friend when your kids don’t get along, and 5 tips for navigating the transition.
What To Do If Your Child is Bullying Others
Worried that your child may be bullying others? Here are three things to keep in mind, and tips for how to respond.
I Think My Daughter Says “I’m Scared” When She Means “I Don’t Want To.” How Can I Handle This While Respecting Her Feelings?
“How do I know for sure if my daughter is scared, and how should I handle it without invalidating her feelings? I feel she uses it as an excuse when she doesn’t want to do something. I don’t know the best way to handle this, please help!”
15 Warning Signs of Bullying in Children
Learn 15 warning signs of bullying from our team of child mental health experts, and how to get additional support if your family needs it.
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?”
Does My Child’s Love of Electronics and Sugar Signal Potential Addictive Behavior or ADHD Risk?
“I’m wondering if I should worry about addiction to electronics and the meltdowns that happen because of it. I’m also noticing what appears to be addictive behavior related to treats and sugar, and wondering if we should be thinking about a possible ADHD early intervention. Any advice?”
My 2-Year-Old Daughter Has Extreme Sleep Tantrums. Any Advice?
“My 2-year-old daughter has extreme sleep tantrums. Any advice?”
A Review of the Back-to-School Mental Health Toolkit, from a Mom (& Mental Health Advocate!)
My daughter Emma started school for the first time this fall. Like many parents, I was anxious about how the transition would impact her. That’s when I turned to Little Otter’s Back to School Mental Health Toolkit.