Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.

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.
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40+ Resources for Child and Family Mental Health [January 2022 Update]
Here is a big list of 40+ child and family mental health resources, updated in January 2022. It includes federal agencies, books, toys, games, free downloads, and more.

A Quick Primer on Health Insurance for Mental Health Care
In this article, you’ll learn a quick overview of key terms related to health insurance, and get answers to a few important questions about health insurance for mental health care.

The Promise of Online Therapy for Children
Early research indicates that online therapy for children works. Learn more about why this matters for child mental health today, 5 benefits of online mental health care for children, and Little Otter’s unique child mental health app.

Little Otter Raises $22M in Series A Funding to Support Family Mental Health Nationwide
Little Otter was founded to bring on-demand, family-centric mental health and wellness to every family because families need more than daycare and diapers. Today, we’re proud to announce a major step forward in that journey with the closing of our $22M Series A fundraise!

Holiday Family Mental Health Gift Guide
Here are 9 gifts to support the child and family mental health this holiday season!

7 Alternatives to Spanking When Your Kiddos Misbehave
A recent study found that spanking didn’t improve the behavior of those being spanked. Instead, the study found that spanking appeared to exacerbate the unwanted behavior. Learn 7 alternatives to spanking here.

How Telehealth Services Support Your Family’s Mental Wellness
Especially now, telehealth allows families and children to access mental health solutions when and where needed.

Celebrate Pride with These 4 Kids Books Recommendations
Here are four book recommendations from Lydia Atkins, LMFT, Little Otter Therapist and LGBTQIA advocate, to read for a joyful and inclusive storytime this Pride Month.

Why Is It So Hard to Find a Child Psychiatrist Near Me?
There’s a serious shortage in mental health care providers for children, but that’s just part of the problem. In this blog, you’ll learn 5 key children’s mental health statistics, hear from real parents, and gain expert insight from doctors about the current problems that families face.
You’ll also learn about a new solution designed to address these pervasive issues.