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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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48:57

How to Tell the Difference Between Anxiety, OCD, and...

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2026/02/24

How do you know if your child is just worried, anxious, or dealing with OCD?Kids worry. That’s normal. But sometimes fear sticks around longer than it should and starts to take over daily life. In this episode, I break down the differences between typical kid worries, anxiety, and OCD so you can better understand what your child is really struggling with.We talk about:-What developmentally typical fears and worries include-How anxiety shows up over time-How OCD includes intrusive thoughts and the

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40:36

When Progress Makes OCD Panic: Why Symptoms Spike...

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2026/02/17

In this episode, we talk about one of the most confusing and discouraging moments for parents raising a child with OCD, when things seem to get worse right as you start doing the right things.Many parents interpret a sudden spike in distress, anger, or compulsions as a sign that therapy is not working. But often, this increase in symptoms is actually a sign that OCD feels threatened. When OCD accommodations are reduced or exposures begin, OCD does not quietly step aside, it escalates. This episode

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44:31

Why Rationalizing With Your Child’s OCD Makes It Worse

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2026/02/10

In this episode, I break down why logical explanations, reassurance, and “talking it through” so often backfire when your child has OCD. While rationalizing may feel supportive and calming in the moment, it actually feeds the OCD cycle and strengthens your child’s need for certainty.I explain what OCD really is, how it operates in the brain, and why it isn’t a problem of logic or understanding. You’ll learn why reasoning with OCD increases doubt instead of resolving it, and how these

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35:49

Interview with Mia Mason, Author of Worry’s Whispers...

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2026/02/03

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Mia Mason, the creative force behind Worry’s Whispers, a beautifully illustrated collection of poems that gives voice to anxiety, fear, and the quiet corners of the inner world that so many of us know all too well.Mia and I explore the origins of her work, what inspired her to turn internal dialogue into poetic expression, and how Worry’s Whispers serves as both a mirror and a companion for people navigating anxiety — whether persistent,

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43:31

How to Find the Right Help for Your Child with OCD

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2026/01/27

When parents start looking for help for a child with OCD, the process can feel confusing, overwhelming, and high-stakes. Between therapy options, medication questions, and different levels of care, it’s hard to know what actually matters — and what doesn’t.In this episode, I break down what parents really need to know when seeking treatment for OCD.We talk about why the therapist’s training matters more than their degree, and what specific approaches are most effective for OCD. I explain the

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42:57

Do You Have Enough Support Helping Your Child with OCD?

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2026/01/20

Parenting a child with OCD can feel incredibly isolating. Your child is on their own journey with anxiety or OCD, but that doesn’t mean you’re supposed to navigate it alone.In this episode, I talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of helping kids with OCD: parent support.I explore questions like:Who do you turn to when things feel overwhelming?Do you have access to other parents who get it?Do you have a safe place to vent without judgment?Are you surrounded by people who can validate your

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52:05

What Progress Actually Looks Like for Kids with...

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2026/01/13

When you’re raising a child with anxiety or OCD, progress can feel confusing, inconsistent, or even invisible at times. In this episode, we explore how your mindset around progress directly impacts the energy, pressure, and expectations your child feels as they navigate their struggles.We start by unpacking our relationship with the idea of progress and how common, well-intended beliefs can actually make things harder — like rigid goalposts, unrealistic end goals, artificial timelines, or the belief

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48:51

The Hidden Cost of Parenting Your Child’s Anxiety or...

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2026/01/06

When your child is struggling with anxiety or OCD, fear can quietly take over your parenting. Fear of making things worse. Fear of missing something. Fear of what the future might hold. In this episode, I explore the hidden cost of parenting from that place.I talk about how fear often shows up in ways we don’t always recognize, such as agitation, constant anxiety, over-cheerleading, or swinging into punitive responses when we are exhausted and overwhelmed. While these reactions are completely

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57:32

Are You Talking to Your Child or Your Child’s OCD?!

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2025/12/30

One of the hardest parts of raising a child with OCD is figuring out who you’re actually talking to. Is it your child… or is it their OCD pulling you into another loop?In this episode, we talk about the different ways OCD ropes parents in—whether it’s endless reassurance seeking, constant confessing, permission checking, “just right” demands, or those sneaky checking questions like, “Do I look sick?” or “Is this bad?”I’ll walk you through how to spot when OCD is taking over the conversation: the

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36:17

Building Trust When Your Child Has OCD

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2025/12/23

In this episode, we explore why trust is the foundation for helping a child with OCD. When trust is missing, kids shut down, hide their struggles, and resist therapeutic strategies. I share simple, practical ways to build (and rebuild) trust — from validating their experience, to going at their pace, to connecting with who they are beyond OCD. Even small shifts can strengthen your relationship and make real progress possible.⚓️ If you want in-depth support in how to be an effective anchor for your

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35:23

Helping Your Child Survive the Holidays with OCD and...

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2025/12/16

The holidays can be magical — but for kids with OCD and anxiety, they can also be overwhelming. In this episode, Natasha helps parents prepare for the unique challenges that come with travel, family gatherings, disrupted routines, and sensory overload.You’ll learn how to anticipate triggers before they happen, create a holiday coping map with your child, set boundaries with relatives, and protect your child’s regulation during busy days.Whether you’re traveling across the country or just hosting at

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42:40

Staying Present When Your Child’s OCD Is Loud

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2025/12/09

When your child’s OCD gets loud, it’s so easy to get swept into the panic, the questions, the intensity.But the calmer and more grounded you stay, the faster they can settle.In today’s episode I’m breaking down how to stay present when everything in you wants to react — and why this one skill changes the tone of your entire home.If you want deeper support in staying steady during your child’s anxiety or OCD storms, my new series will walk you through it step-by-step.Register for free at

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46:01

When Professionals Get Your Child’s OCD Wrong

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2025/12/02

What happens when the professionals you trust to help your child’s OCD, actually make things worse?Too many parents of kids with OCD are told to “reassure them,” “avoid the triggers,” or “help them relax.” Even well-meaning therapists often miss the mark — treating OCD like general anxiety or skipping ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) altogether.In this episode, I’m breaking down why OCD is so often misunderstood in therapy, how to tell if your child’s therapist truly understands OCD, and the

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50:38

Why We Miss New OCD Symptoms in Our Child

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2025/11/25

When OCD symptoms fade, it’s natural to feel relief — maybe even believe it’s finally gone. But sometimes, that relief can make us miss the signs of OCD returning in new and surprising ways.In this episode, I’ll talk about why parents often overlook new OCD themes and what we can do differently. We’ll explore how tunnel vision, limited communication, and lack of education about OCD’s many disguises can cause us to miss the early signs of a relapse. You’ll learn how to celebrate progress without

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42:23

Understanding Your Role: What You Can and Can’t Do...

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2025/11/18

As parents, we want to rescue our kids from anxiety and OCD—but the truth is, some things are not within our control. And when we spend our energy trying to fix what isn’t ours to fix, we burn out, lose connection with our child, and unintentionally strengthen OCD. In this episode, I break down the critical difference between what is your role and what isn’t, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start creating meaningful progress for your child.You’ll Learn What You Can’t Do (No Matter How Hard

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38:32

The 7 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Trying to...

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2025/11/11

Are you trying everything to help your child’s OCD… yet nothing seems to stick?You’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 most common mistakes parents make when trying to help OCD, and more importantly, what to do instead. These mistakes are incredibly common, even among well-meaning therapists, and understanding them is the first step to real progress.We’ll talk about:Why logic and reassurance often make OCD strongerHow accommodations

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41:38

The Do’s and Don’ts of Pulling Back OCD Accommodations

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2025/11/04

When your child struggles with OCD, it’s natural to want to ease their distress, but those well-meaning “helping” moments can actually feed OCD’s control. In this episode, Natasha breaks down how to pull back accommodations safely and effectively, without creating unnecessary conflict or fear.You’ll learn:What OCD accommodations really are and how they sneak into daily routinesWhy reducing them helps your child gain long-term confidenceHow to involve your child in the processWhat to do (and not do)

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36:01

My Child Can’t Explain Their OCD—Now What?

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2025/10/28

When your child can’t explain their OCD, it can feel impossible to know how to help. Many kids feel embarrassed, don’t have the words, or experience OCD as a feeling instead of a clear fear. Sometimes the compulsions come first, making it even harder to put into words.In this episode, I’ll share why kids struggle to explain their OCD and what you can do instead of pushing for answers. You’ll learn how to spot patterns, identify themes, and support your child with both compassion and strategy.✨ Want

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33:46

When Reassurance Becomes an OCD Compulsion: How...

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2025/10/21

When your child is stuck in an endless cycle of reassurance, it can feel impossible to break free. Reassurance may bring temporary relief, but for kids with OCD it actually fuels the disorder and makes things worse in the long run.In this episode, I talk about how reassurance becomes a compulsion, why it keeps your child trapped in OCD’s cycle, and what you can do differently instead. You’ll learn practical alternatives you can use right away that support your child without feeding OCD.If you’re

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35:05

Why Your Go-To Parenting Strategies Don’t Work on OCD

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2025/10/14

Parents often rely on their usual parenting strategies to help their child with OCD — but those same strategies can actually backfire.In this episode, I break down the most common approaches parents try and explain why they don’t work when it comes to OCD.If you’ve ever felt stuck, repeating the same things without progress, this episode will help you understand why and what to do differently.To get the PDF handout that supplements this episode go to www.natashadaniels.com/episode440✨ Get 50% off

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