Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
What Do I Do About My Child Having Intrusive Thoughts?
Dark, scary, worrisome, or violent thoughts in children and teenagers are common. But, in some cases, bad thoughts can be a sign of a bigger problem, like OCD.
Psychosomatic Symptoms in Children
When children have high stress and anxiety caused by common physical pain, they may be experiencing a mental health disorder called Somatic symptom disorder.
Why Does My 5-Year-Old Have Violent Tantrums?
“I’m worried and wondering why my 5 year old gets violent when we take something from him, like his game when he is being bad. He hits, stomps, and curses. He may hit animals or a person nearby, including his parents, grandparents, and siblings. I don’t know how to get him to stop. Any advice?”
Join “When to Worry,” A Lively Chat about Parenting Amid the Pandemic
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Little Otter is proud to host “When to Worry” a lively discussion about parenting, child mental health, and how families can access mental health care.
Help! My 4-Year-Old Tantrums When Told “No”
“My 4 year old daughter has very little capability to deal with ‘No.’ Every time I say no to something (and it’s mostly about screen time) she screams in my face and sobs…How can I help her hear the word “no” without tantrums?”
How Parents Can Avoid Passing Their Own Fears onto their Children
Learn how parents can avoid passing on fears to children, and the importance of parent mental health for the whole family’s wellbeing.
Should I Worry about My 2 Year Old’s Head Banging When Upset?
“My toddler bangs their head on the ground when they get upset. Should I be worried about my child’s head banging when upset?”
Help! My 2-Year-Old Has Tantrums Every Day
“My two-year-old has tantrums everyday. He won’t listen, either. I don’t know how to handle this. My partner and I are separating, but I’m not sure whether that is relevant, or why my son is acting this way. What can I do?”
At What Age Does Separation Anxiety Typically Peak in Infants and Small Children?
Learn when separation anxiety typically peaks in infants and small children, how to respond to it, and when to worry about separation anxiety in children in this quick blog.
Why Does My 13 Year Old Still Wet the Bed?
“My 13 year old and 11 year old both still wet the bed. They both seem too old to have this issue. Why do my 11 and 13 year olds still wet the bed? Is there a particular age in which bed-wetting should stop?”