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Emotion regulation techniques tailored for children and teens with OCD symptoms

Emotion Regulation Skills for OCD: Techniques in Children and Teens

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf your child’s emotions have been bouncing between meltdown mode and “leave me alone” in record time, take a breath—you’re not the only parent riding this rollercoast
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Child with strep throat illustrating OCD connection and treatment options for PANS/PANDAS

Strep Throat OCD: Understanding the Connection and Treatment Options

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesCurious about the link between strep throat and OCD symptoms in children? For some, an immune reaction to a strep infection may inadvertently target the brain, leading
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Techniques to master OCD cycle and provide relief for children and teens with obsessive behaviors

Mastering the OCD Cycle: Strategies for Relief and Control in Children and Teens

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf your child’s behavior has left you feeling confused or even helpless, take a breath. It can feel isolating, but hope begins with knowing that their behavior is a me
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Ten practical ways to stop ruminating and quiet racing thoughts linked to anxiety

How to Stop Ruminating: 10 Ways to Quiet Racing Thoughts & Anxiety

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 8 minutesMany parents report that their children are overwhelmed by persistent, repetitive thoughts, especially when anxiety or OCD is involved. This constant mental loop, know
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Twenty-five essential facts about OCD to better understand children's mental health

25 Facts about OCD Everyone Should Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes When your child has OCD, it can feel like you’re doing everything and still falling short. But here’s the thing: your child is overwhelmed too, trying to make
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Responsibility OCD in children highlighting exaggerated concerns and behaviors

Does Your Child Have Responsibility OCD?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Responsibility OCD can quietly take hold of your child’s life—sometimes so gradually, you don’t even notice it at first. Maybe they keep asking, “Are you sure I
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OCD assessment guide addressing intrusive thoughts, worries, and rituals in children

Test for OCD: Worried About Your Child's Intrusive Thoughts, Worried Questions and Rituals?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Have you noticed your child getting stuck in a loop—rewriting homework over and over, arranging their pillows just right, or checking under the bed again and agai
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Checking OCD behaviors and techniques to redefine control and reduce anxiety

Checking OCD and How to Redefine Control

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Does your child’s constant need to check things leave you feeling annoyed and worried? Checking OCD can feel overwhelming, but there’s hope for breaking free from
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Helping children with Just Right OCD break free from perfectionism and anxiety

​​Just Right OCD: How to Help Your Child Break Free from Perfectionism

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesWhen your child can’t stop redoing things until they feel perfect, it’s not defiance—it’s dysregulation.This guide explains what Just Right OCD is, how to recognize it
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