The 3 Stages Parents Go Through When Learning to Handle OCD (and Where You Might Be Stuck)

Most parents think the hardest part of raising a child with anxiety or OCD is figuring out what to do. But the truth is, learning the skills is just the beginning. In this episode, I walk you through the three stages parents naturally move through when learning to handle OCD, from that first moment of awareness, to the messy middle of trying to implement strategies, to the point where things start to feel more integrated and sustainable. Because knowing what to do and being able to actually do it consistently are two very different things. If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your responses, feeling stuck in patterns you know aren’t helping, or wondering why this feels so much harder than it “should,” you are not alone. This episode will help you understand where you are in the process and why that middle stage can feel so overwhelming, even when you’re doing everything “right.” And more importantly, it will help you see what kind of support actually makes a difference as you move forward. If you are a parent who knows what to do but struggles to follow through consistently, or you feel stuck in that in-between stage where nothing quite clicks yet, this episode is for you. ❤️ For more in-depth support join the AT Parenting Community where we walk this journey with you. Resources: IOCDF Treatment Guideline Podcast episode: The Power of the Pause *** 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 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: Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): Take one of my FREE webinars: Check out my books: 🌸 Other social places I hang out: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 3 Stages Parents Go Through When Learning to Handle OCD (and Where You Might Be Stuck) is an episode from AT Parenting Survival Podcast: Parenting | Child Anxiety | Child OCD | Kids & Family by Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and OCD Expert, Parenting Coach and Parent.

This episode is 47:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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