As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

Sigh, we’ve all been there. The temper tantrum at Target. The request to bring in the dinner plate that gets met with crossed arms and staunch refusal. The dilly-dallying that makes it seemingly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Defiant" is an adjective used to describe someone who openly resists authority, rules, or expectations. It refers to bold behavior that shows refusal to obey or accept control. The word suggests ...