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AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert

Natasha Daniels, Child OCD and Anxiety Therapist, shares practical advice for parents raising kids with OCD and anxiety. Raising a child or teen with OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this podcast, Natasha shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.With over 20 years of clinical experience and first-hand knowledge as a parent herself to children with OCD and anxiety, Natasha offers

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49:56

Raising Mentally STRONG Kids with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara—known as Dr. B—the founder of Mentally STRONG and creator of the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids program. We explore what it really means to build resilience, starting with her own journey through personal loss and what it taught her about mental strength.Dr. B shares practical strategies parents can use to tap into their own resilience and model it for their children. We dive into what gets in the way of raising mentally strong kids and how to

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40:44

Child OCD Bedtime Battles: How to Stop the Nighttime...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/07/01

Bedtime shouldn’t feel like a battleground—but for many families raising a child with OCD, nighttime is when the OCD compulsions ramp up and take over. In this episode, child therapist and OCD parenting expert Natasha Daniels breaks down the most common nighttime OCD compulsions that trap both kids and parents in exhausting loops.You’ll learn:What nighttime OCD rituals look like (and why they’re so common)How OCD pulls parents into the loop through reassurance and ritualsWhy giving in fuels OCD—even

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35:35

Therapy for a Child with OCD Isn’t Enough: Why Your...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/06/24

Child OCD Therapy is important—but it’s not the whole answer.In this episode, child therapist and OCD parent Natasha Daniels explains why therapy alone isn’t enough to help a child with OCD truly thrive.You’ll learn how your daily responses can either empower your child’s progress—or unintentionally grow their OCD.Discover practical ways to become a supportive, confident, and crucial part of your child’s treatment journey. Because when parents know what to do, real change happens at home.Want

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34:17

When Kids Feel Unreal: Managing Depersonalization in...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/06/17

Is your child saying things like:I don’t feel real? Is this a dream? Am I dead? Is this really happening?They may be experiencing depersonalization, a common but often misunderstood symptom in children with OCD and anxiety.In this episode, I break down what depersonalization looks like in kids with OCD and anxiety, why it happens, and—most importantly—how you can help. Whether it’s tied to panic, existential OCD, or chronic anxiety, understanding this experience is the first step in supporting your

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How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence While Navigating...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/06/10

Confidence can take a major hit when a child is struggling with OCD or anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with teen coach Sharon West to explore how we can nurture self-confidence in our kids—even as they battle intrusive thoughts, worry, and fear.Sharon shares insights from her 15+ years working with teens—as a life coach, foster mom, youth leader, and mom of three. Together, we talk about how to give kids space to build competence, how to model self-compassion and resilience, and why peer

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52:52

Tiffany Jenkins on Parenting with Anxiety, OCD and...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/06/03

Tiffany Jenkins has been the authentic face of mental health struggles on the internet for years. She offers a candid, raw and often humorous view on her struggles of sobriety and mental health, helping normalize these issues for millions of people.I was thrilled to have the opportunity to have Tiffany back on the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to discuss her new book, A Clean Mess, and dive deeper into how her anxiety, OCD and depression showed up after her kids were born.We explored:-Her experience

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32:11

Child OCD vs Autism: Understanding the Key Differences

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/05/27

Is it autism or OCD? Sometimes the behaviors can look so similar, it’s hard to tell. In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I break down the key differences between autism and child OCD — and why understanding the distinction is crucial for getting the right support.You’ll learn:Why repetitive behaviors show up in both autism and OCD (but for very different reasons)How motivation, awareness, and sensory issues help differentiate the twoWhy misdiagnosis can delay effective

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46:44

Avoid These 4 Communication Stoppers When Helping a...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/05/20

When you’re trying to support a child with OCD, communication is everything. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we accidentally shut it down.In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I’ll walk you through four common OCD communication stoppers—like punishing, over-rationalizing, or jumping straight into coaching—and explain why they backfire.Learn how to foster open, supportive conversations about your child’s OCD that actually help your child feel heard and empowered.Listen

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35:35

PSP 418: A Game Changer for Parents Raising Kids with...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/05/13

Raising a child with anxiety or OCD can feel incredibly isolating. Parents often find themselves without the support, education, or guidance they desperately need. In this episode, I’m diving into the three key areas where parents struggle most—and how my AT Parenting Community is designed to fill those gaps.Here’s what we cover in this episode:The crushing isolation that comes with parenting a child with anxiety or OCD—and how over a thousand parents from around the world are finding connection

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33:45

PSP 417: The Power of Pause: Teaching Kids to Delay...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/05/06

OCD thrives on urgency. The faster your child reacts to an intrusive thought, the more powerful OCD becomes. But what if your child learned to pause—even for a few seconds—before doing an OCD compulsion?In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to introduce the concept of “delay” as a gentle, approachable first step in helping your child take back control. You’ll learn how to teach it, what to expect, and why it works.Want to learn how to create an effective incentive plan? Listen to this podcast

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31:20

PSP 416: Groundbreaking Study on Virtual ERP for Kids...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sara Conley, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical manager at NOCD, to discuss a groundbreaking new study on virtual Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for children and teens with OCD.We explore the study’s powerful findings—including a 37.3% median reduction in OCD symptoms in just 13 sessions—and how virtual ERP therapy is changing the landscape of OCD treatment for families.Dr. Conley shares how NOCD’s

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37:22

PSP 415: When OCD Looks Like Oppositional Behavior:...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/04/22

If your child refuses to shower, melts down over clothing, or avoids homework, you might assume they’re being defiant. But what if it’s actually OCD driving their behavior?In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast for Anxiety and OCD, I break down how OCD-driven avoidance and compulsions can look like oppositional behavior—and why this misunderstanding is so common.You’ll learn:🟤 How OCD can mimic defiance in kids.🟤 Key signs that reveal it’s OCD, not oppositional behavior.🟤 Why

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35:53

PSP 414: How to Handle OCD Meltdowns Without Making...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/04/15

If your child has OCD, you’ve likely witnessed an OCD-driven meltdown—intense distress triggered by an intrusive thought, fear, or the inability to complete a compulsion. These meltdowns can be overwhelming for both you and your child. And while it’s natural to want to soothe their anxiety in the moment, some responses can unintentionally reinforce OCD.In this AT Parenting Survival Podcast episode, we’ll cover:-What’s happening in your child’s brain during a meltdown-What not to do (even if it feels

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53:05

PSP 413: When Your Child’s OCD & Anxiety Turn Into...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/04/08

Anxiety and OCD can abruptly put the brakes on our children’s education.This is one of the most disruptive and concerning aspects of our children’s OCD or anxiety. It is a slippery slope that can gain momentum and get out of control rather quickly.In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I explore how to identify the core fear around school refusal, how to decipher if it is a school issue versus an anxiety or OCD issue, and how to navigate the issue without making school avoidance worse.To

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47:48

PSP 412: Improving Our Child’s Life with OCD with Dr....

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/04/01

How do we help our children with OCD have a better quality of life? Our child’s OCD is more than just Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. It is more than just their intrusive thoughts and their compulsions.How do we help them with self-esteem? The feeling of guilt and shame? The struggles of navigating school and family relationships?In Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz’s new book, Living Well with OCD, he tackles the bigger question - how can people live a fulfilling life with OCD?Jonathan Abramowitz

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38:11

PSP 411: When Your Child’s OCD Says a Loved One is...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/03/25

There is nothing more disruptive and upsetting than OCD latching on to a loved one. Contamination isn’t just about germs - it can be about people, people our kids love. Families get thrown into chaos when OCD decides a parent or sibling is the source of contamination.Out of all themes, this one has the power to upend the entire family.In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore how OCD determines family members are contaminated and what parents can do to counteract the destructive impact

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40:45

PSP 410: Helping Your Child with OCD or Anxiety When...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/03/18

Struggling with Anxiety and OCD can make kids feel hopeless. Hopelessness can lead to depression and a lack of motivation to work on their issues.In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore what causes hopelessness in our kids with OCD and anxiety and what we can do to help them navigate those emotions.📍 Come visit me in Arizona this weekend! Get your tickets to the OCD Gamechangers event at www.natashadaniels.com/ocdgamechangers🌸 Fostering independence can improve a child’s

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34:51

PSP 409: When You See Anxiety or OCD in Others Kids

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/03/11

As you become more educated about anxiety and OCD, you most likely will start seeing it all around you. It can be hard to stomach seeing a child struggling with anxiety or OCD, especially if their parents aren’t aware of what they are truly dealing with.So what do you do in those situations? I actually get asked that question more often than you might think!In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I’ll explore the delicate balance of seeing anxiety or OCD in a child and how, and if, to educate

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43:51

PSP 408: How to Use Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory with...

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/03/04

I quickly fell in love with Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory. It is such a simple, and yet powerful approach to living your life. Throughout the book I thought about how the Let Them Theory could be adapted to parents, and in particular, those of us raising kids with anxiety or OCD.I started to implement this approach with my kids in a child friendly way. It made a huge impact on how I showed up for their anxiety and OCD struggles. It also helped me let go of what I cannot control.In this

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34:12

PSP 407: Helping Kids with OCD and Magical Thinking

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety ·

2025/02/25

OCD can convince our kids that they have control over the uncontrollable. That is at the heart of magical thinking OCD compulsions. Magical thinking is when OCD convinces a person that if they do or don’t do something - they can prevent something from happening.That something could be literally anything related to their theme. They might be preventing themselves from throwing up. They might be saving your life. They might be preventing a health issue. It is different for each person, but the

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