03/03/2026
“Why does my child keep asking the same question?”
“I already reassured them.”
“They just can’t let it go.”
Sometimes that’s anxiety.
But sometimes it’s OCD, where the brain gets stuck in a loop of fear → relief → fear again.
The difference matters because reassurance alone won’t break the cycle.
What kids actually need is help learning how to tolerate the discomfort of uncertainty.
And when parents understand the difference, everything starts to make more sense.
Your child’s brain just needs the right kind of support. For more info email Kate at kate@corbellacounseling.com or visit our website www.corbellacounseling.com