Understanding and Managing Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children

Family working together with behavioral health strategies

Imagine a family evening where siblings are playing together peacefully. Suddenly, one child starts teasing their younger sibling about a recent mistake they made at school. The youngest begins to cry and retreat into their room; this triggers an intense argument between the children that escalates quickly. The parents step in but face resistance, making … Read more

Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Intervening

Parent and child communicating during behavioral support session

### Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children **”Why can’t my child just follow the rules like everyone else?”** This is a question that many parents of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) often ask themselves, feeling frustrated and helpless when their child’s behavior seems to be spiraling out of control. ODD is more than normal … Read more