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AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

By: Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert
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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 clear guidance to help you understand how OCD works in kids—and what you can do to help. From managing OCD compulsions at home to finding the right anxiety or OCD therapy, you’ll get professional insights delivered in a relatable, real-world way.


Whether you’re a parent or therapist, this podcast will help you feel more confident and less alone on the journey of raising a child with OCD and anxiety.


You can find Natasha on Instagram and tap into her online courses in the AT Parenting Survival School.


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Episodes
  • Staying Present When Your Child’s OCD Is Loud
    Dec 9 2025

    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 www.atparentingsurvivalseries.com


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    This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to

    https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting


    This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.


    Parents, do you need more support?


    🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️


    Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:

    https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com


    Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):

    https://atparentingcommunity.com


    Take one of my FREE webinars:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars


    Check out my books:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/books


    🌸 Other social places I hang out:


    http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival



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    43 mins
  • When Professionals Get Your Child’s OCD Wrong
    Dec 2 2025


    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 red flags that signal it’s time to look elsewhere. You’ll learn what evidence-based treatment should look like — and how to advocate for the help your child really needs.


    Want a PDF handout with sample questions to ask a therapist and red flags to look out for? Go to Natashadaniels.com/handouts and click on episode 447.


    Link mentioned in podcast:

    Psypact list


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    This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to

    https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting


    This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.


    Parents, do you need more support?


    🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️


    Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:

    https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com


    Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):

    https://atparentingcommunity.com


    Take one of my FREE webinars:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars


    Check out my books:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/books


    🌸 Other social places I hang out:


    http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    46 mins
  • Why We Miss New OCD Symptoms in Our Child
    Nov 25 2025

    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 letting your guard down — shifting from a “cured” mindset to one of ongoing recovery. We’ll also cover how to stay educated, keep open communication with your child, and recognize when new behaviors may actually be OCD in disguise. Because when we know what to look for, we can catch OCD before it takes the wheel again.


    Resources mentioned in podcast:

    Uma Chatterjee website

    AT Parenting Community

    Video: OCD is Like an Octopus

    My YouTube channel


    ***

    This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to

    https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting


    This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.


    Parents, do you need more support?


    🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️


    Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:

    https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com


    Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):

    https://atparentingcommunity.com


    Take one of my FREE webinars:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars


    Check out my books:

    www.Natashadaniels.com/books


    🌸 Other social places I hang out:


    http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival

    http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    51 mins
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