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    AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

    If you’re raising a child or teen with OCD or anxiety, you’re in the right place.

    Parenting a child with OCD can feel confusing, exhausting, and isolating, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, therapist Natasha Daniels shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you understand how OCD and anxiety really work, respond in ways that support recovery, and feel more confident as a parent.

    Whether your child struggles with contamination OCD, intrusive thoughts, reassurance seeking, perfectionism, moral OCD, social anxiety, panic, school refusal, or other anxiety-related challenges, you’ll learn realistic tools you can use at home right away.

    Drawing from more than 20 years of clinical experience and her own journey parenting children with OCD and anxiety, Natasha breaks down complex topics into clear, compassionate guidance that parents can actually apply. Episodes cover OCD treatment, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), reducing family accommodation, managing meltdowns, supporting therapy, and navigating everyday challenges with confidence.

    Whether you’re newly discovering that your child’s anxiety may actually be OCD, searching for better ways to help, or simply looking for reassurance that you’re not alone, this podcast is here to support you every step of the way.

    Welcome to AT Parenting Survival: Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety.


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

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    What Most Parents Get Wrong About OCD Oct 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Parenting kids with OCD can be tough. Especially since much of how to navigate OCD is counterintuitive.

    After over two decades supporting parents raising kids, teens and young adults with OCD, I have consistently seen a pattern in what parents get wrong about OCD.

    In this episode I break down the six most common things parents get wrong, that delay long-term progress and keep families stuck.


    Resources Discussed:

    My parent course, How to Teach Kids to Crush OCD

    My kids course, Crushing OCD Class for Kids

    My books

    My new book OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide

    SPACE Study Course

    Find a SPACE provider

    Find an OCD therapist at NOCD

    Find an OCD therapist from this directory


    ***

    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.


    Six Parenting Struggles No One Talks About When Your Child Has OCD Oct 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Parenting a child with OCD can feel lonely in ways people don’t always understand. Even when you know what OCD is, know what you’re supposed to do, and are doing everything you can to help, there are parts of this experience that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and incredibly hard to talk about.

    In this episode, I’m getting into some of the parenting struggles that often happen behind closed doors when your child has OCD — the parts that don’t always make it into books, treatment plans, or conversations with other parents. If raising a child with OCD has ever left you thinking, “Surely I’m not the only parent dealing with this,” this episode will help you feel a lot less alone.


    Resources discussed in episode:

    My new book OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide

    SPACE Study Course

    AT Parenting Community


    ***

    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.


    Why Doing the Right Thing for Your Child’s OCD Can Feel So Wrong Oct 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Sometimes doing the right thing for your child’s OCD can feel completely wrong.


    When you start pulling back accommodations, your child may actually become more distressed, irritable, or angry. That can leave you wondering: Am I helping, or am I making this worse?


    In this week’s episode, I talk about why things can get harder when you stop participating in OCD, what that increased distress actually means, and how to support your child without accidentally getting pulled right back into the OCD cycle.


    Resources discussed:

    www.natashadaniels.com/space

    www.ATparentingcommunity.com

    www.atparentingsurvivalschool.com


    ***


    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.


    Why is My Child’s OCD So Much Worse at Home?! Sep 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Maybe they can go to school, visit friends, or function fairly well outside the house, but the second they get home, OCD seems to take over. That can leave parents wondering why the rules, avoidance, contamination fears, or compulsions seem so much stronger in one environment than another.

    In this episode, I explain some of the reasons OCD can look different at home, including why home may become a “safer” place for compulsions, how contamination chains can build up over time, and why certain family members or spaces can become incorporated into OCD’s rules. I also talk about what can happen when families start believing that changing locations will solve the problem—and why OCD often finds a way to come along for the ride.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is their OCD so much worse here?” this episode will help you understand what may be going on beneath the surface and what to do about it.


    Start building skills at home! Get my new book: OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide


    ***

    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.


    Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Needs with Laura Petix Sep 22, 2026
    Show notes

    If your child seems to have big reactions to sounds, textures, clothing, food, transitions, or everyday experiences, sensory processing may be playing a bigger role than you realize.

    In this episode, I’m joined by occupational therapist Laura Petix, from The OT Butterfly and author of The Sensory Code.

    We talk about how parents can better understand their child’s unique sensory needs, recognize what may be happening underneath challenging behavior and big emotions, and respond with more empathy and less frustration.

    Laura also shares practical ways we as parents can help accommodate our child’s sensory issues while empowering them to help themselves.


    Pre-order Laura’s new book, The Sensory Code

    When you pre-order, you’ll also receive three special bonuses from Laura.


    ***

    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.


    How Parents Can Cope While Raising a Child With Anxiety or OCD with Janine Halloran Sep 15, 2026
    Show notes

    When you’re raising a child with anxiety or OCD, so much of your energy can go toward helping them cope that it’s easy to forget that you need coping skills too.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Janine Halloran, author of Coping Skills for Everyone: A Workbook to Get Unstressed, Recharge, and Stay Calm in a Chaotic World, to talk about coping skills for adults.

    We talk about what it looks like to take care of yourself when parenting feels stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting, and why the coping strategies that work for one person may not work for another.

    If you spend a lot of time thinking about what your child needs but rarely stop to think about what helps you regulate, recharge, and keep going, this conversation is for you.


    Learn more about Janine and her new book:

    Coping Skills for Everyone: A Workbook to Get Unstressed, Recharge, and Stay Calm in a Chaotic World

    Check out Janine’s website here.


    ***

    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.


    The Three Skills I Wish Everyone With OCD Knew Sep 08, 2026
    Show notes

    If I could sit down with every person who has OCD and teach them just three skills, these are the ones I would choose.

    In this episode, I’m sharing the three skills I come back to again and again when helping people change their relationship with OCD. They’re simple concepts, but learning how to actually use them when OCD is loud, convincing, and demanding is another story.

    I’ll talk about why these skills matter, how they work together, and why you don’t have to feel confident or ready before you start practicing them.

    These ideas are also at the heart of my new book, where I break down OCD recovery in a practical, easy-to-understand way without getting lost in clinical jargon.


    Learn more about my new book, OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide:

    www.ocdsucks.net


    ***

    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.


    How Much Should Parents Be Involved in OCD Treatment? Sep 01, 2026
    Show notes

    When your child has OCD, treatment doesn’t happen in a vacuum. OCD comes home with them. It impacts routines, relationships, school, behavior, and often the way the entire family functions.


    So why are parents sometimes left on the sidelines of OCD treatment?


    Parents can be one of the most powerful resources in a child’s OCD recovery. You see what happens between therapy sessions, you’re often the one navigating accommodations and difficult behaviors, and you’re in a unique position to help your child practice the skills they’re learning.

    In this week’s episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I talk about what healthy parent involvement in OCD treatment can look like, what information you should have, when it makes sense for a therapist to protect your child’s privacy, and some red flags that may indicate you’re being left out more than you should be.

    I also talk about how this changes once your child turns 18 and how parents can continue to be a valuable source of support while respecting their adult child’s privacy and autonomy.


    If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too involved, not involved enough, or whether you should be advocating for a bigger role in your child’s treatment, this episode is for you.


    🎓 Learn more about my online courses for parents and kids with anxiety and OCD:

    www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com


    ⭐ Join the waitlist for the AT Parenting Community:

    www.ATparentingcommunity.com


    Get the free PDF handout for this episode at: www.natashadaniels.com/handouts

    ***

    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.


    When Your Child Won’t Tell You What Their OCD Is About Aug 24, 2026
    Show notes

    One of the hardest parts of parenting a child with OCD is not knowing what’s actually going on. Your child insists they’re “fine,” avoids your questions, or simply can’t explain what they’re experiencing. It can leave you feeling confused, shut out, and unsure of how to help.

    In this episode, I talk about why so many kids keep their OCD hidden, even from the people they trust most. You’ll learn why silence is often part of OCD itself and why pushing for answers can unintentionally make it harder for your child to open up.

    We’ll also discuss practical ways to build trust, strengthen communication, and support your child, even when you don’t fully understand what their OCD is about. Because you don’t need to know every intrusive thought to begin helping your child make progress.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Download the free companion handout:

    www.natashadaniels.com/handouts

    🎙️ Listen to my related episode, The First Steps to Progress: Trust and Communication:

    https://childocdtherapist.com/trust-and-communication/

    🧡 Join the AT Parenting Community for weekly classes, parent support, kid and teen groups, and a growing library of courses:

    www.atparentingcommunity.com



    ***

    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.


    When OCD Makes Your Child’s Thoughts Feel Contaminated Aug 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Most people think contamination OCD is about germs, chemicals, or bodily fluids. But what happens when your child feels like a thought, memory, word, person, or experience has become contaminated?

    In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, Natasha Daniels explores mental contamination OCD—a lesser-known but surprisingly common form of OCD that can leave children feeling like something is dirty, ruined, tainted, or unsafe, even though nothing has physically changed.

    You’ll learn how OCD can convince kids that contamination spreads through intrusive thoughts, memories, emotions, people, places, and even words, leading them to avoid objects, throw things away, mentally “erase” thoughts, or start over in an attempt to feel clean again.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    • What mental contamination OCD is and why it differs from traditional contamination fears
    • Common ways thoughts, memories, people, and experiences become “contaminated”
    • Why neutral objects, places, and activities can suddenly feel unsafe
    • The compulsions kids use to try to get rid of the contamination
    • Why reassurance and logic often backfire
    • How Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps children break free from the cycle

    If your child suddenly refuses to wear certain clothes, avoids places that “feel wrong,” throws away perfectly good belongings, or believes a thought has somehow contaminated an object, this episode will help you understand what’s happening, and what actually helps.

    Want more support?

    Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child overcome OCD inside my online courses at ATParentingSurvivalSchool.com.

    Free Podcast Handout

    Download the companion handout for this episode at:

    NatashaDaniels.com/handouts


    Videos on Contamination OCD


    How to Handle Your Contamination OCD


    Trying to Beat Contamination? OCD Doesn’t Play Fair.


    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/ATp



    Understanding Your Ground Zero in Contamination OCD


    ***

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


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