118: OCD in Children: When it’s More than Anxiety with Natasha Daniels

Today’s episode will be helpful for all parents—and for anyone who has ever been a child. We are discussing OCD, specifically in children, with Natasha Daniels. She has been an anxiety and OCD child therapist for over two decades. As the mother of three kids with anxiety and OCD, her passion and perspective is both professional and personal. Join us to learn more!

Show Highlights:

• OCD differs from general anxiety and requires very specific therapies.
• Signs of OCD, a diverse, idiosyncratic disorder that shows up differently for each person
• In children, a common sign of OCD is the tendency to ask theme-based, repetitive questions.
• Is it anxiety or OCD? 
• Autism and OCD: Comfort/coping skills or compulsion?
• When does my child need professional help? How do I know?
• OCD or nervous tics?
• A discussion of mental health issues in families, social anxiety, neuroplasticity, and addiction
• Finding “the sweet spot” as a parent (so as not to coddle but not fuel anxiety)
• The best approach: parents can refuse to participate in the “overblownness” and drama while not being dismissive
• The wisdom in coaching our kids

Resources and Links:

Connect with Natasha Daniels: Website (find resources, courses, podcast episodes, and more)

OCD Resources: International OCD Foundation and Treat My OCD

Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning

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