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What Triggers OCD in Children? Psychological and Biological Factors Explained

OCD in children – emotional and biological triggers explained

Every parent has seen their child develop habits — checking homework twice, washing hands before meals, or organizing toys. But what if these routines become constant, rigid, and filled with fear? When habits start to control a child instead of helping them, it might point to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Understanding what triggers OCD in children […]

Difference Between OCD and Anxiety in Children: How to Tell Them Apart

Two illustrations showing the difference between OCD and anxiety in children one child repeatedly washing hands (OCD) and another sitting sadly under a dark cloud (anxiety).

When a child feels anxious before a big exam or becomes restless before going to school, most parents see it as normal nervousness. But what if that fear never seems to end? What if the child washes their hands again and again or checks the door locks every night before bed? That’s when many parents […]