In my latest podcast episode, I break down why logical explanations, reassurance, and “talking it through” so often backfire when your child has OCD. While rationalizing may feel supportive and calming in the moment, it actually feeds the OCD cycle and strengthens your child’s need for certainty. I explain what OCD really is, how it operates in the brain, and why it isn’t a problem of logic or understanding. You’ll learn why reasoning with OCD increases doubt instead of resolving it, and how...
13 days ago • 1 min read
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Mia Mason, the creative force behind Worry’s Whispers, a beautifully illustrated collection of poems that gives voice to anxiety, fear, and the quiet corners of the inner world that so many of us know all too well. Mia and I explore the origins of her work, what inspired her to turn internal dialogue into poetic expression, and how Worry’s Whispers serves as both a mirror and a companion for people navigating anxiety — whether...
20 days ago • 1 min read
When parents start looking for help for a child with OCD, the process can feel confusing, overwhelming, and high-stakes. Between therapy options, medication questions, and different levels of care, it’s hard to know what actually matters — and what doesn’t. In this episode, I break down what parents really need to know when seeking treatment for OCD. We talk about why the therapist’s training matters more than their degree, and what specific approaches are most effective for OCD. I explain...
27 days ago • 1 min read
There is nothing more powerful than having all the knowledge to spot a good anxiety or OCD therapist a mile away, because you are that skilled. Get empowered to help your child or teen directly There is nothing more empowering than having a group of hundreds of parents give you advice when you have a meeting with the school, therapist or doctor. There is nothing more rewarding than finding out exactly where to start and how to respond to your child’s anxiety or OCD struggles. Want to feel...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The email usually starts with, “Oh no! I just saw this. Is it possible…” and inevitably it is someone begging me to keep the doors to the AT Parenting Community open after they’ve been closed. I don’t want that to be you. Some parents sit with a decision for a long time. Do they really need that kind of support? Is it going to be worth it? Some parents sit so long, they miss their opportunity. Then the doors close and they have second thoughts about not having the amazing support the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Your child, if lucky, spends about 1 hour a week with a therapist. Your child, and their anxiety and OCD, spend 168 hours per week with YOU. You do the math. You have the biggest influence over your child’s anxiety or OCD. A therapist is meant to guide and support you and your child, but the rest is up to you, and them. That might feel overwhelming, but in truth it can be empowering. All you need is a little guidance on where to start, what to do, and how to do it. Make that influence count....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Why be an island when there is so much support waiting for you? There is power in having guidance on tap. I have spoken to parents in our member app when they were in crisis and couldn’t reach their therapist. I’ve been asked to look at therapist’s websites to make sure they would be a good fit to save parents time and money. I have educated parents on various themes of anxiety and OCD only for them to discover they had been missing a HUGE theme. I have connected parents to local therapists...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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. 🟤 If my child doesn’t have a therapist or a diagnosis, can I still join? Of course! In fact many parents in the community don’t have one either. But they are taking the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Final reminder that the special discount to join the AT Parenting Community is ending in just a few hours. If you happened to not see any of my other emails about this… Here’s a recap of the discount that is ending: Instead of paying $30 a month, how about $25 instead? And I don’t mean just this month, I mean for the entire time you remain an active member! Or if you want to save even more, get a 6 or 12 month subscription and get even steeper savings and the peace of mind that your support...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read