Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
My 10-Year-Old Son Struggles to Express His Anger and Anxiety Constructively. Any Advice?
One mom asked us for tips for how to help her child express anger, and wondering whether it was related to anxiety or a recent parental separation. Here’s some advice from our child mental health experts.
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40+ Resources for Child and Family Mental Health [January 2022 Update]
Here is a big list of 40+ child and family mental health resources, updated in January 2022. It includes federal agencies, books, toys, games, free downloads, and more.
My Prepubescent Daughter is Expressing Newly Defiant Behavior. Any Tips for Talking to Her In a Way She’ll Hear?
One mom wrote to us about her pre-pubescent daughter’s defiant behavior, asking for help in how to communicate more effectively. See the expert guidance from our mental health professionals here.
A Quick Primer on Health Insurance for Mental Health Care
In this article, you’ll learn a quick overview of key terms related to health insurance, and get answers to a few important questions about health insurance for mental health care.
How Can I Help My Grandson, Who is on the Autism Spectrum, Become More Flexible?
Learn our advice for how to help manage Autism rigidity in children, even during COVID.
The Promise of Online Therapy for Children
Early research indicates that online therapy for children works. Learn more about why this matters for child mental health today, 5 benefits of online mental health care for children, and Little Otter’s unique child mental health app.
What Can We Do About Our 3-Year-Old’s Constant Tantrums?
We recently received a question from a parent, wondering whether it’s time to talk to an expert about their 3-year-old’s near-constant temper tantrums. Here’s advice from our child mental health experts.
Little Otter Raises $22M in Series A Funding to Support Family Mental Health Nationwide
Little Otter was founded to bring on-demand, family-centric mental health and wellness to every family because families need more than daycare and diapers. Today, we’re proud to announce a major step forward in that journey with the closing of our $22M Series A fundraise!
Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Interest in Death?
One parent wrote to us, wondering whether to worry that their child talks about death and dying. Here’s a response from our child mental health experts.
6 Ways to Help Your Child Deal with Climate Anxiety
Wondering how to help children deal with climate anxiety? Here are 6 activities designed to help your family navigate climate change worries, with options for kids of all ages.