Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
7 Tips for Talking about War with Children
War. It’s something we wish we didn’t have to talk about. But here we are. To help support your family during these difficult times, here are 7 tips for how to talk with your children about war.
I’m Worried I’m Projecting My Own Trauma Onto My Daughter. Any Advice?
“I’m worried about the amount of my own trauma I'm projecting onto my 7-year-old daughter…I’ve noticed that my daughter and I sometimes have similar responses; in myself, I recognize them as trauma responses. I’m wondering whether they are the same for her, or if they’re just learned behaviors to get her way?”
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[TW: Suicide] Understanding Elevated Suicide Risk in Black Children & How to Respond
Research indicates that black children aged 5-12 are dying by suicide at nearly twice the rate of their white peers. Learn more about the research, how to talk to children about suicide, and tips for ways to respond, reduce, and even prevent suicide.
How Can I Help Improve Communication Between My Daughter and Her Stepfather?
“My 9-year-old daughter recently started behaving defiantly toward my husband, her stepfather. She puts her father on a pedestal and will not give her stepdad a chance to even be a friend. Do you have any advice for how to communicate with her better and reduce the tension in our home?”
3 Free Preschool Mental Health Activities
Here are three free preschool mental health activities to do with the young children in your family!
My 3-Year-Old Grandson is Behaving Aggressively Toward Other Children. What Can I Do?
“My 3-year-old grandson, who I have custody of, is hitting other children and hurting them by throwing toys at their heads. He won’t follow any rules or sit still. This has been happening at daycare since the end of August. Currently, he’s suspended from daycare and may soon be expelled. I just don’t know what to do. Can you help?”
Tips for Parental Peace of Mind with The Dumb Dads
Parenting is hard, but it doesn’t always have to be heavy. Tune into this light-filled, genuine conversation between Dr. Helen Egger and The Dumb Dads, Kevin Laferriere and Evan Kyle Berger.
How Can I Help My Daughter Deal with the Recent Absence of Her Father?
“How can I help my daughter cope with her father leaving and abandoning us? She misses him quite often, and I do my best to explain to her what happened but I know it’s a tough concept for her to grasp. I just want to know what else I can do to help her deal with everything.”
5 Ways to Support Child Mental Health in this Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the mental health of children and families. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: kids and families are suffering. Learn what you can do to support your child’s wellness today.
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.