All the way back in Module 1, we touched briefly on meltdowns and explained how they are not the same thing as bad or manipulative behavior. However, meltdowns can sometimes look or seem like bad ...

My child is holding us hostage! “Everything is a fight. Nothing is easy”! I can’t begin to count the number of patient evaluations or school consultations I have done over thirty years that begin with ...

I have two teenagers, and so I am very familiar with teenage defiance. Talking back, arguing, not listening to reason or rules – I’ve seen it all. The other day, one kid blew a fuse after I asked him ...

Key points Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a common diagnosis that people often only treat with behavioral plans. Symptoms of ODD are general in nature and common to other diagnoses and ...

Rebellious behavior in teens is common and normal—but should you ever be worried if your teen displays defiant behavior? Sometimes, defiant behavior in teens can be a cover for more serious emotional ...