{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f9b18f378a9f70fee092ff4/69db5ab0f736e119c35c89b0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Adjusting Expectations Matters When Parenting a Child with Anxiety or OCD","description":"<p>When you’re parenting a child with anxiety or OCD, it’s easy to get caught in a constant push to fix, improve, and move things forward. But when our expectations don’t match where our child actually is, it can quietly create more frustration, more pressure, and more disconnection for everyone involved.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how to recognize when expectations are starting to do more harm than good, why they develop in the first place, and how to gently adjust them without losing hope or momentum. You’ll learn how to shift from pushing for outcomes to supporting capacity, so your child can build skills in a way that actually sticks, and you can find more peace in the process.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are a parent who feels stuck between wanting more for your child and feeling discouraged by where things are, this episode will help you reset your expectations in a way that supports both growth and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>❤️Join my free series at <a href=\"http://www.atparentingsurvivalseries.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.atparentingsurvivalseries.com</a></p><p>Get the handout for this episode at <a href=\"http://www.natashadaniels.com/handouts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.natashadaniels.com/handouts</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p>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</p><p><a href=\"https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.</p><p><br></p><p>Parents, do you need more support?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️</p><p><br></p><p>Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD:</p><p><a href=\"https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD):</p><p><a href=\"https://atparentingcommunity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://atparentingcommunity.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Take one of my FREE webinars:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out my books:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.natashadaniels.com/books\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Natashadaniels.com/books</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌸 Other social places I hang out:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert"}