Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
I’m Worried My Son is Considering Self-Harming. What Can I Do?
One mom recently wrote in, asking “My 11-year-old son was caught Googling ways to commit self-harm. What can I do to respond?” Here’s advice from our child mental health experts.
My Child Hurts Themselves When Upset. What Can I Do?
Worried that your child is hurting themselves when they’re upset? In this post, you’ll learn what might be driving the behavior, and how to respond if you think your child is self-harming.
When to Worry: Emotional Regulation & Behavior Changes During Back-to-School Season
This article explores emotional regulation and behavior changes during the back-to-school season to help caregivers recognize when professional intervention may be necessary.
When to Worry: School Refusal
School refusal goes beyond the usual back-to-school jitters. In this article, we give caregivers insight into when to worry about school refusal.
When to Worry: Social Anxiety and Back-to-School Season
Learn more about what social anxiety is, strategies to support little ones with social anxiety, and when it’s time to seek additional support.
When to Worry: Separation Anxiety During Back-to-School Season
As summer ends and school begins, some children experience heightened separation anxiety. Learn the signs of separation anxiety and how to recognize when this anxiety may require professional support.
3 Back to School Mental Health Tips for Families
Here are three Back to School mental health tips for families as we head back to the classroom.
What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School: 3 Expert Tips
Is your child avoiding school? Learn what school refusal is, potential reasons why your child doesn’t want to go to school, how to respond to school avoidance, and when to worry.
How to Help Children Build Social Skills for School
If your child has had limited social experience over the past few months, and you’re worried about them going back to school, you’re not alone. This article provides four tips to help you support their developing social skills.
Why Does My Child Behave Differently at School and Home?
Does your child behave at school, but experience meltdowns and express defiance at home? Here are 8 reasons why, and how to respond constructively.