
Checking OCD and How to Redefine Control
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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf your child’s brain never seems to turn off, you’re not alone. I’ve met dozens of parents in a similar situation – exhausted, overwhelmed, and fervently hoping to fi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf your child’s brain never seems to turn off, you’re not alone. I’ve met dozens of parents in a similar situation – exhausted, overwhelmed, and fervently hoping to fi

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

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

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
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.