Oppositional Behavior
Children with oppositional defiant disorder disrespect authority figures, refuse to comply with requests, and argue about everything. Here, parents learn strategies for disarming the symptoms of ODD in their kids.
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Oppositional Behavior
"My Son Can't Help It — So I Don't Punish Him"
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Teenage Defiance Is Normal — But That Doesn’t Make It Fun
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The Truth About Your Child’s Lies
A lie is a lie is a lie, right? Maybe not, if your child has ADHD. Often, those lies are used to...
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On Forgiving Pinocchio
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Enforce consequences immediately. Never waver from the rules. Recognize the good moments. And more...
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Free 2-Week Guide to Ending Defiant Behavior
Your child is openly, blatantly defiant, and your confrontations sometimes escalate to violence....
Oppositional Behavior
10 Rules for Dealing with an Explosive Child
When faced with defiant or violent behavior, most parents try "Plan A," where they impose their will...
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Remaining Calm in the Face of Chaos
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If You Shout, You’ll Never Be Heard
Your child is melting down in a defiant blaze of anger. Yelling and scolding will only escalate the...
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The Nightmare of “Back to Baseline”
The mad, mad world of medicating—and un-medicating—a child diagnosed with AD...