As parents, understanding what’s really going on beneath our child’s anxiety or OCD is one of the most important things we can do to support them. When they're dysregulated, the things we tell them are more than just words—they can either comfort and guide or shame and overwhelm them. In those heightened moments, anxious or intrusive thoughts can take over, and our children look to us to help them feel safe, grounded, and understood.

That’s why it's so important to be mindful of how we respond. Let me share five things parents should avoid saying to kids with OCD or anxiety and what to say instead to truly support their regulation, confidence, and emotional growth.

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