AT Parenting Survival Podcast: Parenting | Child Anxiety | Motherhood | Kids & Family

The Power of the Pause in Your Child’s Anxiety and OCD

When our child is anxious or stuck in OCD, everything can feel urgent. The questions, the reassurance seeking, the distress, the pressure to fix it right away. As parents, our instinct is often to respond quickly so we can calm things down. But sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause. The post The Power of the Pause in Your Child’s Anxiety and OCD first appeared on AT Parenting Survival for Anxiety & OCD.

An Important Difference Between Anxiety vs OCD Reassurance

Parents often hear the same questions from their child again and again, and it can be hard to know if answering is helping or making things worse. In this episode, I break down the important difference between anxiety reassurance and OCD reassurance. The post An Important Difference Between Anxiety vs OCD Reassurance first appeared on AT Parenting Survival for Anxiety & OCD.

ARFID: Is It OCD, Anxiety, or an Eating Disorder?

ARFID can look like OCD, anxiety, extreme picky eating, or even a traditional eating disorder, which is why so many parents feel confused about what they are actually dealing with.  The post ARFID: Is It OCD, Anxiety, or an Eating Disorder? first appeared on AT Parenting Survival for Anxiety & OCD.

OCD Compulsions Parents Don’t See

OCD isn’t only handwashing or checking. It’s mental reviewing, silent debating, internal checking, trying to “neutralize” a thought, confessing, reassurance seeking, avoidance, symmetry rituals, and that constant need for things to feel just right. Many of the most powerful compulsions happen completely inside your child’s mind, which means you will never see all of them. The post OCD Compulsions Parents Don’t See first appeared on AT Parenting Survival for Anxiety & OCD.

Harm OCD in Children: The Fear of Harming Yourself or Others

Harm OCD is one of the most frightening and misunderstood themes of OCD, especially when it shows up in children. Intrusive thoughts about hurting oneself or someone else can feel shocking, confusing, and deeply distressing for both kids and parents. These thoughts often clash with a child’s true values, which is exactly why they feel so intense. The post Harm OCD in Children: The Fear of Harming Yourself or Others first appeared on AT Parenting Survival for Anxiety & OCD.