Jacob Center for Evidence-Based Treatment

When kids get stuck on “what if” thoughts, routines, or fears that won’t go away, it can be hard to know how to help.

Join ADAA on April 29 for a live webinar:
“What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain” — A Live Author Q&A About Kids & OCD with Marni L. Jacob, PhD, ABPP, psychologist, author, and ADAA Member.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How OCD shows up in children
• Why reassurance can sometimes make anxiety worse
• Practical, evidence-based ways to support your child
• How to build confidence and resilience over time

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, this is a valuable opportunity to learn what truly helps.

Register here:
https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/what-do-when-you-have-tricky-sticky-picky-brain-live-author-qa-about-kids-ocd

Ever hear your child say:
“I can’t stop thinking about it.”
“What if something bad happens?”
“It just doesn’t feel right.”

OCD in kids can look confusing, frustrating, and heartbreaking — for them and for you.

This April, join ADAA for a live author Q&A with Marni L. Jacob, on how to help children with “tricky, sticky, picky” thoughts and behaviors. Learn how to respond in ways that reduce anxiety instead of accidentally reinforcing it — and discover what effective treatment really looks like.

Get the tools. Get the facts. Get support.

Register here: https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/what-do-when-you-have-tricky-sticky-picky-brain-live-author-qa-about-kids-ocd
Jacob Center for Evidence-Based Treatment

Dr. Marni Jacob recently had the privilege of joining the “Get to Know OCD” Podcast, hosted by Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer of NOCD (TreatMyOCD).

Episode accessible here:

How OCD Takes Over The Whole Family OCD doesn’t just affect one person, it can quietly take over an entire household. What starts as small accommodations to reduce anxiety can turn into daily r...

*Free E-Book This Week!! (March 16-20, 2026)

Dr. Marni Jacob recently wrote a book for children and teens with OCD: What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Help Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

To help make the book even more accessible, we're offering a free e-book version THIS WEEK ONLY for anyone who would like to read it. Feel free to share with anyone who might benefit! Here is the link to the free e-book!

https://www.amazon.com/Tricky-Sticky-Picky-Brain-Obsessive-Compulsive-ebook/dp/B0GQW5C6QS

If you find it helpful, we'd be incredibly grateful if you considered leaving an honest review on Amazon—reviews help other readers discover the book and decide if it’s right for them.

Thank you for supporting this work and helping it reach the people who may benefit from it!

Tune in to Sirius XM's Doctor Radio (Channel 110), this Friday, 2/27/2026, at 8:00am (EST), where Dr. Marni Jacob will be talking about lesser-known presentations of OCD and her new book, What To Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Help Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder! Tune in! https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/doctor-radio