Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Scrupulosity OCD is a unique subtype of OCD that focuses on moral scrupulosity and religious beliefs. Children and teens with this condition often deal with per

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Let’s get one thing straight—intrusive thoughts aren’t just random thoughts or overthinking. For a child with OCD, these thoughts are like an uninvited guest who barges in, takes over, and refuses to

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesWhen your child’s mind feels hijacked by relentless worries and rituals, it can be hard to know where to begin. But you're not facing this alone. There’s a compassiona

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When parents first encounter obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in their child, many wonder: "Is OCD genetic? Did my family pass this down?" In my experience

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can turn life upside down for young kids and their families. When 11-year-old Iris first came to me, OCD was running the sho

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child is stuck thinking about their breathing, blinking, or heartbeat—and it’s starting to take over their day—you’re not alone. This lesser-known type

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesOCD compulsions can quietly take over your child’s day, turning simple moments into struggles. They trap the brain in anxiety, making it difficult to focus and keep ca

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Parenting a child with OCD can feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells, unsure of how to help without making things worse. But you can make a difference—right at home! As a parent, you are yo

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesFinding the right ADHD and OCD treatment can feel overwhelming. Your child’s brain is racing with intrusive thoughts while darting from one distraction to the next.Par

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 12 minutesDoes your child have strict rules about food—like needing meals prepared just right or refusing to eat if something feels “off”? What may look like pickiness could ac