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

In today’s article, you will learn more about a common childhood behavioral disorder I introduced in last week’s column. called Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD. Let’s start with a basic ...

All kids display defiant behavior from time to time, but it’s possible that your child has a condition called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Don’t be intimidated by the term ODD, which may sound ...

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 ...

Every time we would say "no," our son would ask "why." I worried about his defiance as he got older. Other parents didn't approve of him pushing boundaries. Now, he's a teen, and I have no doubt about ...

Parenting an argumentative child can be very demanding and stressful. It often leads a parent to ask, "Why won't you just listen to me?" Arguing and defiance comes in varying levels. From the minor ...

David, a handsome 6-year-old boy with curly brown hair, hazel eyes, and a stocky build, loved recess. He would climb to the top of the monkey bars and yell, “I ...