Hey Reader- Raising a child with anxiety or OCD can bring so much doubt and exhaustion. It can also bring so much instability for the whole family. It can impact your other children and it can put a strain on your relationships with other family members. But it doesn’t have to be that way. When you are surrounded by other people who get your struggles, you feel heard. When you are in the company of people who have been where you are, you get answers. When other parents have your back, you...
about 15 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- All good things must come to an end. Our 72-hour opening is almost over. So many parents were thrilled that they didn’t have to wait to get into the community. We received many emails of gratitude from people who have been on the waitlist for several months hoping to join. If you haven’t joined yet, today is the last day. After that we are going to take our eyes off the front door and get back to business providing ongoing support and love to our current members. Join the AT...
about 15 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- I wanted to reach out one last time today to let you know that the discounted membership rate for the AT Parenting Community ends later tonight. The community was created for parents raising children with anxiety or OCD who want ongoing support, not just information. Inside, you’ll find education, courses and live classes you can trust, but you’ll also find a compassionate group of parents who truly understand this journey. It’s a place to ask questions, get guidance, connect with...
about 15 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- I have received many emails and messages with questions about the AT Parenting Community. I figured, if other parents are asking this, maybe you are wondering about it as well? That’s why I compiled the most common questions and answered them below. If you don’t see the answer to your question, just hit reply and ask us.As a reminder, we are currently in a 3-day private opening for the AT Parenting Community. Doors close on Wednesday at 9 pm PT. 🟤 If my child doesn’t have a...
about 17 hours ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader- There is nothing worse than seeing your child suffer with anxiety or OCD while you struggle with how to help them. Luckily, that is all about to change. The AT Parenting Community addresses all your struggles 🟤 Get clinical guidance from an anxiety and OCD child therapist with two decades of experience when you are feeling overwhelmed. 🟤 Soak up skills through weekly live classes and get free access to over $700 worth of courses so you can be skilled to coach your child and spot a...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- One of the hardest parts of parenting a child with OCD is not knowing what’s actually going on. Your child insists they’re “fine,” avoids your questions, or simply can’t explain what they’re experiencing. It can leave you feeling confused, shut out, and unsure of how to help. In this episode, I talk about why so many kids keep their OCD hidden, even from the people they trust most. You’ll learn why silence is often part of OCD itself and why pushing for answers can unintentionally...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- Most people think contamination OCD is about germs, chemicals, or bodily fluids. But what happens when your child feels like a thought, memory, word, person, or experience has become contaminated? In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, Natasha Daniels explores mental contamination OCD—a lesser-known but surprisingly common form of OCD that can leave children feeling like something is dirty, ruined, tainted, or unsafe, even though nothing has physically changed....
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- In this episode, I talk with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Chyllia Dixon about the emotional impact of growing up with a chronic illness and the unique mental health challenges children and families can face along the way. Drawing from both her professional experience and her own childhood experience with Juvenile Myositis, Chyllia shares insight into what chronically ill kids may be carrying emotionally, the importance of helping children stay connected to the...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader- It can be hard to tell whether OCD treatment is helping, especially when compulsions haven’t noticeably decreased, distress seems higher, or new themes suddenly appear. But progress is not always measured by how quiet OCD looks on the outside. Sometimes treatment is preventing OCD from getting worse. Sometimes a therapist is building trust and readiness before beginning ERP. And sometimes increased distress is a sign that your child is learning to face discomfort instead of...
28 days ago • 1 min read