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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Guest Blogs
“The Ugly Truth About ADHD and Lying”
Why some kids choose to lie when the truth...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Will Anything Solve My Child’s Defiance and ODD?
“I’ve tried every reward, every consequence, and nothing makes a difference. How do I help change my...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Behavior in Young Adults
"What issues will the 'oppositional defiance' component produce in our son as he enters his 20s? His...
Free Downloads
Your Free Guide to Ending Confrontations and Defiance
When your traditional discipline methods aren't working, what do you do? Change focus. More...
Meltdowns & Anger
When His Anger Overpowers Logic — and Love
Your child needs to express his anger. It is healthy and cathartic. "But the emotion should be like a...
Guest Blogs
“10 Things People Say to You When You’re Raising an Extreme Child”
And how to respond thoughtfully when you want to scream and yell and...
Guest Blogs
Remaining Calm in the Face of Chaos
The stress of parenting a child with ADHD is heavy enough without the added discord of consta...
ADHD News & Research
APA: Spanking Can Impair Kids’ Mental Health
The American Psychological Association (APA) joins an ever-expanding roster of public health...
School Behavior
“Why is Your Child So Rude?”
Yes, children with ADHD can act quite courteous and kind, thank you very much! But sometimes things...
Oppositional Behavior
"My Son Can't Help It — So I Don't Punish Him"
He shouts, he swears, he calls me names — but I know it's his ADHD talking. That's why, when my child...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: What’s Up with My Teen’s Ingratitude and Messiness?
Real life is scary. Sometimes, teens faced with the prospect of work, bills, and responsibilities...
Behavior & Discipline
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...
Behavior & Discipline
Answers to the Discipline Questions You Were Too Exhausted to Ask
Enforce consequences immediately. Never waver from the rules. Recognize the good moments. And more...
ADHD Therapies
How Parent-Training Programs Work
Children with ADHD are up to 11 times more likely than their peers to develop oppositional defiant...
Teens with ADHD
Teenage Defiance Is Normal — But That Doesn’t Make It Fun
It's all too easy to envision doomsday scenarios when your teen with ADHD acts, well, like a teen!...