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Explaining OCD to Kids (and Grown-Ups Too): Understanding the Brain’s “What If?” Alarm
When people hear the term obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they often think about handwashing, neatness, or being “super organized.” But OCD is much more than that.
At its core, OCD is often a doubt disorder. It is a condition where the brain gets stuck questioning things that other brains might let pass by. A child with OCD is not “being difficult,” “attention seeking,” or “overreacting.” Their brain is sending them confusing signals that feel very real, urgent, and imp

Dr. Stephanie Lavoie and Dr. Michelle Fardella
May 74 min read


Advocacy Burnout: When Fighting for Your Child Becomes Exhausting
For many Canadian parents, advocacy is a second full-time job. Over time, that constant pressure can lead to advocacy burnout, an exhaustion that’s real, common, and often unspoken.
Jasmine Bryan
May 44 min read


Hygiene Tips for Teens & Young Adults: Practical, Sensory-Friendly Tools & Strategies
WonderTree’s executive functioning coaches and clinicians help teens and young adults build simple, sensory-friendly hygiene routines. With personalized strategies and supportive guidance, we make daily hygiene feel more manageable and independent.

Abbie Cameron
Dec 7, 20254 min read
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