Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
How to Stop a Temper Tantrum: 5 Tips from Child Mental Health Experts
Learn 5 tips for how to stop a temper tantrum from child mental health experts.
Little Otter Wins 3 Awards for Best Online Therapy for Kids, Parents, and Families
Little Otter was named the best online therapy for kids and teens, the best online therapy for young children, and the best online couples counseling for parents!
My Daughter Has Tantrums When I Return to Work. What Can I Do?
One mom recently shared that her daughter has tantrums when she returns to work. Her daughter also is expressing sibling rivalry when mom is at home. Here’s advice from our team of child mental health professionals.
Top 10 Free Child Mental Health Resources of 2022
Here are our top 10 free child and family mental health resources of 2022, all in one convenient place.
A Student Is Acting Out. As a Teacher, What Can I Do?
An educator shared concerns about a kindergarten student who recently began acting out - leaving the classroom and destroying property - while saying he misses mommy. Here’s our advice.
How Many Gifts Should You Give Kids for the Holidays?
In this blog post about gift-giving, you’ll learn how many presents to give a child for the holidays, tips for talking with family about gifting budgets, and how to help you child learn to receive gifts well.
I’m 13 and Can’t Stop Thinking about Death. Can You Help?
One teenager shared her fears about death and dying. Our team of child mental health experts shared their tips for how to cope with these thoughts and worries.
Why are Hugs Important for Kids and Parents?
Did you know that hugs and loving touch support our mental health and development? Learn more about the human need for touch, and why hugs are so important for our wellbeing.
Does My Child Need Help Coping with Divorce?
One father wrote to us looking for guidance about whether his son was struggling to cope with parental separation and divorce. Our team provided tips for how to help his son, and understand his behavior.
Do Weighted Blankets Help with Anxiety?
Learn the science behind weighted blankets and what the research says about whether they actually work to address anxiety.