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OCD in Kids: The Signs Most Parents Miss

OCD in kids is often misunderstood.

Many children hide their intrusive thoughts, rituals, fears, or compulsions because they feel embarrassed, ashamed, or scared.

Others experience:

  • reassurance seeking
  • emotional meltdowns
  • avoidance
  • panic
  • obsessive fears
  • and repetitive behaviors that families don’t initially recognize as OCD.

Childhood OCD is not a behavior problem. It’s a stress and anxiety disorder that affects the nervous system and brain.

In This OCD Podcast Series, You’ll Learn:

  • signs of OCD in children
  • common childhood OCD symptoms
  • OCD intrusive thoughts in kids
  • OCD vs anxiety in children
  • ERP therapy for kids
  • how to help a child with OCD
  • how stress impacts OCD symptoms

Regulation First Parenting™

Dr. Roseann teaches parents how to support regulation, reduce accommodation patterns, and help kids feel safer, calmer, and more in control.

🎧 Listen to the OCD series and learn practical, science-backed strategies that help kids struggling with OCD and anxiety.

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Family’s journey confronting OCD with expert Kris Rice’s guidance and support

How Kris Rice's Family Learned to Talk Back to OCD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E32

March 8, 2023
Watching your child battle intrusive fears is heartbreaking, but talking back to OCD can change everything. In this episode, I share how one family reclaimed hope—and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps kids break free from dysregulation.
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Understanding OCD symptoms, causes, and treatment options for children and adolescents

What is OCD in Kids? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E36

March 15, 2023
What is OCD? In this episode, I break down the fear-driven thoughts behind OCD so parents finally understand what’s really going on. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain so your child can heal.
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Differentiating between OCD and anxiety symptoms in children for accurate diagnosis

Is it OCD or Anxiety? | Nervous System Regulation | E37

March 16, 2023
Is it OCD or Anxiety? In this episode, I break down the real differences so you can finally understand what’s driving your child’s struggles. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain and find a clear path forward.
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Reasons why OCD can be treatment resistant and approaches to improve outcomes

Why OCD Treatment Resistant Cases Need a New Approach | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E38

March 17, 2023
Treatment resistant OCD can leave parents feeling helpless, but understanding why it happens is the first step toward real healing. I break down the roots of treatment resistance and how we calm the brain first through Regulation First Parenting™.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy explained for treating childhood OCD

What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E39

March 20, 2023
What is Exposure and Response Prevention and why is it the only therapy that truly helps kids break free from OCD? In this episode, I explain ERP in simple, practical terms—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and children’s emotional dysregulation.
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Effective treatments and therapies that reduce OCD symptoms in children and teens

Discover Effective Treatments to Stop OCD Symptoms and Bring Relief | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E40

March 22, 2023
Although Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is considered to be treatment-resistant, parents shouldn’t lose hope. Don’t let fear or worries ruin your family’s life. Treatments are available for you, effectively stopping OCD in its tracks.
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Parenting behaviors that may unintentionally reinforce child’s OCD symptoms and solutions

Is Your Parenting Feeding Your Child's OCD? Break the Cycle & Find Support | Co-Regulation | E41

March 24, 2023
Parenting a child with OCD can feel overwhelming, but small shifts in how we respond can calm the brain and stop feeding those fear cycles. I break this down through my Regulation First Parenting™ approach, grounded in years of helping dysregulated kids heal.
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Tips to reduce OCD behaviors in children by avoiding reinforcement of compulsive habits and thoughts

How to Stop Feeding the OCD Monster | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E65

May 17, 2023
When the OCD monster takes over your child’s thoughts and behaviors, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share how to break the cycle and calm the brain—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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Therapist Michele Bernal discusses overcoming childhood OCD with effective parenting strategies

Therapists Share Strategies for Overcoming OCD with Michele Bernal | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E88

June 26, 2023
Overcoming OCD starts with understanding the fear driving your child’s thoughts. In this episode, I break down how parents can stop accommodating OCD and calm the brain first, drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Revolutionizing Children’s Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s podcast, It’s Gonna be OK!™: Science-Backed Solutions for Children’s Behavior and Mental Health, is in the top 2% globally. The podcast empowers parents with natural, science-backed solutions to improve children’s self-regulation and calm their brains. Each episode delivers expert advice and practical strategies, making it indispensable for parents of neurodivergent children or those with behavioral or mental health challenges.

‍Dr. Roseann, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, created the Neurotastic™ Brain Formulas and BrainBehaviorReset® method. With her extensive experience, she provides families with hope and effective strategies to manage conditions like ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and PANS/PANDAS.

‍Forbes has called her “A thought leader in children’s mental health,” highlighting her revolutionary impact on mental health education and treatment. Through her podcast and innovative methods, Dr. Roseann continues to transform how we approach, treat and understand children’s mental health.
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