Parents often rely on their usual parenting strategies to help their child with OCD — but those same strategies can actually backfire.

In this episode, I break down the most common approaches parents try and explain why they don’t work when it comes to OCD.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, repeating the same things without progress, this episode will help you understand why and what to do differently.

To get the PDF handout that supplements this episode go to www.natashadaniels.com/episode440

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Links mentioned in podcast:

Podcast: Validation vs Accommodations in OCD

Podcast: Developing Effective Incentive Plans

Reel: Distraction vs Refocusing

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This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to