{"id":330745,"date":"2025-12-04T22:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-recognize-and-crush-ocd-in-kids-w-natasha-daniels\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T22:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:46:56","slug":"how-to-recognize-and-crush-ocd-in-kids-w-natasha-daniels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=330745","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognize and Crush OCD in Kids w\/ Natasha Daniels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natasha Daniels is diving into all things OCD \u2013 what it really means, how it shows up, and the signs to look out for \u2013 and sharing insights on how to support and work with kids dealing with OCD.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Recognize and Crush OCD in Kids w\/ Natasha Daniels | #32\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DhR79G77rkE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><![CDATA[<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span>]]><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 3px; margin-left: 11px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: gray;\">Powered by <a class=\"redcircle-link\" href=\"https:\/\/redcircle.com?utm_source=rc_embedded_player&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_v1\">RedCircle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Calm the Chaos corner of the internet, we\u2019re talking about raising out-of-the-box kids, the ones who don\u2019t fit the usual mold and sometimes act in ways that make us worry. But there\u2019s one challenge that many parents face, yet it hardly gets talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why I\u2019ve decided to dive into that big three-letter topic in this ep \u2013 OCD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And I\u2019ve got the perfect guest to help us understand it. I\u2019m super pumped to welcome <strong>Natasha Daniels, an anxiety and OCD therapist with over two decades of experience<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019s got the know-how from her professional life and personal insight from <strong>raising three kids with anxiety and OCD<\/strong>. Being in the trenches both as a parent and a professional makes her super passionate about this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natasha offers in-depth support to thousands of parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD through her books, courses at the AT Parenting Survival Online School, and her online membership in the AT Parenting Community. She\u2019s also the host of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are concerned or already know that your child (or a child you care about) has OCD, tune in to this episode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll dive into <strong>all things OCD \u2013 what it really means, how it shows up, and the signs to look out for. Natasha will also share insights on how to support and work with kids dealing with OCD<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us, and let\u2019s crush OCD together!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is OCD, and How Does It Work?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have you said that <\/span><b>you or your kid have OCD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You know those moments when you\u2019re trying to keep a room perfectly organized or when your kid insists on arranging their toys in the exact same order every time?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or how about when you\u2019re scrolling through social media \u2013 how often do you come across those \u201cMe &amp; my OCD\u201d style posts?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeah, you get the picture \u2013 <\/span><b>we often too easily label a behavior as being caused by OCD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing I learned from this interview with Natasha is that OCD is almost always missed unless it\u2019s the really obvious, stereotypical type (like someone washing their hands all the time).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As she explains, OCD is a cycle of <\/span><b>intrusive thoughts or feelings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, followed by the need to act or avoid something <\/span><b>to get brief relief<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be anything \u2013 confessing, seeking reassurance, striving for perfection, the intrusive thoughts like \u2018I\u2019m a bad person,\u2019 or \u2018I might harm others\u2019\u2026 These behaviors might <\/span><b>look different on the surface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but at their core, <\/span><b>they are all expressions of OCD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So a kid with a super messy room might actually have OCD, while a kid who wants everything perfect might not. OCD isn\u2019t about those things. It\u2019s really about having that intrusive thought or feeling, that compulsion, that hamster wheel that causes OCD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Biggest Misconception About OCD<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is actually the biggest reason why parents miss OCD in their kids \u2013 because they\u2019re looking for neurotic behavior, the neat freak behavior that they think defines OCD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What many don\u2019t realize is that <\/span><b>trying to help can sometimes make things worse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since actions like confessing or seeking constant reassurance can actually be part of the compulsive behavior of OCD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s natural for you, as a parent, to want to step in and calm things down when you see your child upset or anxious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might <\/span><b>offer practical fixes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like handing them gloves if they\u2019re worried about dirt, or reassuring them they\u2019re a good kid if they\u2019re feeling down about themselves. It\u2019s what we do, right? We try to solve the problem and make it better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when it comes to OCD, these logical fixes don\u2019t really help. It\u2019s like putting a band-aid on a scratch when there\u2019s something more going on underneath. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might see your child asking the same questions again and again, needing to hear the same reassurances, or wanting things done just so \u2013 and if it\u2019s not perfect, they get stuck and can\u2019t move on. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These patterns can be red flags telling you this might be more than typical kid worries and that your child might be dealing with OCD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding this can be a game-changer because your usual parenting fixes just feed the neverending OCD cycle. Don\u2019t feel bad about yourself \u2013 sometimes, <\/span><b>even the experts can do more harm than good<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they lack specific education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the first key step is to recognize there\u2019s more going on and to really understand OCD \u2013 what helps, what you should(n\u2019t) do, and how to approach it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Should NOT Do<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Natasha explains, one of the things you should not do is try to talk your kid out of OCD behavior. Yes, it\u2019s tough to see your kid struggle, but <\/span><b>you can\u2019t talk them out of it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It just doesn\u2019t work that way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most kids with OCD know their thoughts or compulsions might not make sense. <\/span><b>They get it, but they\u2019re stuck. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we try to explain why their fears are irrational \u2013 like why something isn\u2019t dirty \u2013 it doesn\u2019t help. It might even make them feel worse, like they\u2019re being told they\u2019re silly for their worries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there\u2019s this other tricky part. You might feel that not helping your child with their compulsions is like making them suffer. It\u2019s hard when you learn that you\u2019re actually feeding the OCD by giving reassurance \u2013 saying their food isn\u2019t poisoned, for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels almost cruel to stop these reassurances, but the reality is, parenting a child with OCD often means <\/span><b>doing the opposite of what seems right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019re not helping your child by giving in to these compulsions; you\u2019re actually <\/span><b>making the OCD stronger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shift in thinking is really tough, and it\u2019s something many of us would find challenging. I\u2019m sure all parents can understand how hard it is to watch your child be uncomfortable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But sometimes, that\u2019s exactly what they need to overcome their OCD.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Tune in for <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DhR79G77rkE\">the full interview on YouTube<\/a>, as Natasha shares more tips on dealing with OCD.)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DhR79G77rkE\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62279\" src=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP032_email.png\" alt=\"OCD, Dayna Abraham, Calm the Chaos\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP032_email.png 1920w, https:\/\/lemonlimeadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CTCP032_email-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/a><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Core Fear<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not trying to help in the way we instinctively want <\/span><b>doesn\u2019t mean we should ignore our kids\u2019 OCD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the contrary \u2013 connection with kids and understanding what\u2019s really going on is crucial.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Here at Calm the Chaos, we talk a lot about the connection and understanding part of the You-CUE framework. And this is yet another proof that our program is science-based and confirmed by experts from various disciplines almost on a daily basis.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we\u2019re talking about understanding OCD, Natasha believes that <\/span><b>the thing that gets missed a lot is the core fear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Parents of kids with OCD often wonder: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey\u2019re confessing all their bad behaviors. What do I do?\u201d <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey\u2019re overwashing? What do I do?\u201d <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey\u2019re overwhelming. What do I do?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But all <\/span><b>those behaviors are just the symptom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like the fever. However, what\u2019s causing the fever? That\u2019s different for each kid. So, as Natasha explains, if you\u2019re not sure whether it\u2019s anxiety or OCD, the first step is to try to find the core fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means going down that rabbit hole and diving deep under all the layers that cover the core fear. So, she often asks, <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat would be <\/span><\/i><b><i>the worst thing<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that could happen <\/span><\/i><b><i>if you did the thing you\u2019re avoiding<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you start exploring from that point, after some time, you\u2019ll get to the core fear. Usually, despite a zillion themes or a zillion fears they have, <\/span><b>there\u2019s only one or two core fears<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And once you discover them, you can start to create tools around that core fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the way to get to the epicenter instead of getting distracted by all these external factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natasha\u2019s Approach to Her Kids\u2019 OCD<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natasha\u2019s approach to helping her kids with OCD is both heartwarming and insightful. She shares <\/span><b>examples from her own family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that really bring home how you can support a child with OCD without giving in to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, her son struggles with moral OCD. He often says <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> again and again, not really because he\u2019s done anything wrong, but because his OCD compels him to. He needs to hear <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s okay\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to complete the loop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But she knows that responding that way would only feed his OCD further. So, the two of them worked together to find a response that helped break this cycle. They agreed that when he apologizes unnecessarily, she gently says, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSorry, not accepted.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds tough, but it\u2019s a strategy they decided on together. It\u2019s a bit hard for him each time, but he understands it\u2019s for his long-term benefit, and Natasha knows she\u2019s helping him in a way that truly matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there\u2019s her daughter, who deals with sensorimotor OCD, feeling the need to go to the bathroom constantly. So, instead of just playing along with the OCD, Natasha offers words of understanding and encouragement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She acknowledges her daughter\u2019s struggle without feeding the OCD, saying things like, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m sorry you\u2019re struggling. I know you\u2019re brave and can handle this.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In doing so, she\u2019s not dismissing her daughter\u2019s feelings; instead, she\u2019s empowering her with the strength and encouragement to face her OCD challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the Kids\u2019 Journey, Not the Parents\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These examples show us that dealing with a child\u2019s OCD is <\/span><b>not about managing their behaviors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s about <\/span><b>connecting with your child on a deep level, understanding their struggles, and finding ways to empower them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it\u2019s crucial to help our kids and teens recognize what OCD is and how it can grow. They must understand that this journey is theirs, not their parents\u2019. As parents, our role is to shift from a \u201cme against you and your OCD\u201d mindset to an \u201c<\/span><b>us, together, crushing your OCD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our message should be clear: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m here to support you, but ultimately, you\u2019re the one holding the steering wheel.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to dive deeper into what Natasha shared? Listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/calmthechaospodcast.com\/\">the full episode<\/a> for more of her great insights. And make sure to check out the extra resources she\u2019s got for you at the end of this blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, remember that no matter how big your struggles may seem, you\u2019ve got this!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dayna<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 \u2013 \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calmthechaospodcast.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow us on your favorite platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you never miss an episode!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 \u2013 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