Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
Any Advice for Dealing with An Extreme Picky Eater?
“My son can eat everything, but he’s an extremely picky eater. Lately, it’s become worse. He eats so slowly; it takes 1-2 hours to eat even things he loves! He takes small bird bites. For example, he can take a bite of a chocolate fudge cookie and ask me to save the rest for later - but he won’t finish it later. I have no idea what to do. Eating/meals have become unbearable for the whole family. He’s also one of the smallest in his class. Any advice?”
Can Babies Be Altruistic?
Is your baby or toddler showing signs of altruistic behavior? Babies and toddlers with the desire to share what they have has made psychologists curious on the reasons.
Trauma Therapist: When to Seek Help from a Child Expert
Recent trauma can seriously impact the mental health of your child, whether it was a parent divorce, a death in the family, or a traumatic and life changing event.
I Have No Patience For My ADHD Child
Parenting children with ADHD can be draining, but it is possible when practicing healthy habits and encouraging good behavior. It’s ok to seek help for an ADHD child.
How Can I Help My 12-Year-Old Manage His Anxiety?
“My 12-year-old son has been diagnosed with moderate anxiety by his doctor, and school work seems to trigger his anxiety. He’s often so emotionally overwhelmed that he’s unable to do school work…I often don't know how hard to push with school work, because he’s clearly in lots of distress. How can I support my son in his school work and help him feel calm at the same time?”
7 Statistics about Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
In this post for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, were sharing key statistics about BIPOC mental health. Plus, learn ways to support mental health in these communities.
Is It Okay for Parents to Take a Vacation Without Their Child?
“My husband and I have a trip planned in a few weeks. We’ll be leaving my 23 month old daughter with her grandparents for 6 days. I’m worried she might hate us when we get back, or feel abandoned or detached…Can a 2-year-old get detached from her parents over 6 days if spent with family?”
My Daughters Stopped Sharing a Room & Now My 8-Year-Old Cries Herself to Sleep. Help!
“My 8-year-old daughter and her 15-year-old sister just stopped sharing a room, and now my younger daughter cries herself to sleep at night. What can I do to help her?”
Why Won’t My Child Say Sorry?
“Our almost 4-year-old son finds it very difficult to apologize. How do we teach him to say ‘I’m sorry’?”
A Guide to ADHD and Race in Children & Families
Black or Latinx/Hispanic children are much less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or receive treatment than White children. Here, we’re talking about ADHD and race - and how misdiagnosis impacts kids in BIPOC families.