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 ...

What are the most effective, powerful ways to help manage your defiant child at home? Surprisingly it’s not the use of tough consequences. When you respond harshly to a defiant child, you are only ...

First, parents may benefit from paying close attention to the time of day that the problem behavior occurs. If a child only acts out repeatedly in school and in response to having to do homework in ...

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers ...

Teachers are always talking about having support from student parents, but it's not always as simple as that. One mom shared the confusing message she got from her daughter Lily’s teacher that sent ...

Argumentative and defiant behavior represents the second major symptom cluster. Adults with ODD frequently argue with authority figures, refuse to comply with workplace rules or social expectations, ...

Parenting a two year old is such a wild ride. The other day, my son started the morning with an explosion of cuddles, followed immediately by refusing the blueberry muffins he had declared his very ...

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 ...