How to Handle a Defiant Child

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8 Strategies for Dealing with a Defiant Child More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ann Fairbrass | permalink
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As your child grows, defiance is to be expected. But some children can take you to your breaking point. Mighty Mommy has 8 strategies to handle a defiant child without losing your patience (and your mind).
Tags: parenting, defiant children, behavior problems, discipline and consequences

For further reading: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/8-strategies-for-dealing-with-a-defiant-child ^[1]

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Dealing With Defiance More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by kilart | permalink
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We've all been there. Having explained our request, argued and issued threats, our defiant child stands before us, jaw set and arms akimbo. The question racing through both of our minds: "Now what?"

For further reading: http://www.parenting.com/article/disobedience-and-defiance ^[2]

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7 Things To Do When Your Kid Is Being Defiant More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Zul Devji | permalink
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There is something about your child looking you straight in the eye and saying, "No, I won't do that," "I hate you" or "You can't make me" that challenges you to the core. You are so not alone.
Tags: 7, new, ways, to, navigate, defiance, from, your, child, parents

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-maclaughlin-lsw/7-new-ways-to-navigate-defiance-from-your-child_b_4564781.html ^[3]

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Parenting Your Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Daniel Kam | permalink
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is common among kids with ADHD — and regular discipline strategies don't always work. Instead, try these simple strategies for better behavior.
Tags: ADD symptoms, ADHD information, help, diagnosis, treatment, attention deficit disorder resources, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder tools, medication, ADD in adults, ADHD in children, forums, community, blog, learning disabilities, dyslexia, bipolar, anxiety, Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Strattera, Prozac

For further reading: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/879.html ^[4]

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A Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ricardo De Leon | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.empoweringparents.com/A-Day-in-the-Mind-of-Your-Defiant-Child.php ^[5]

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The Kazdin Method® for Parenting the Defiant Child with no pills, no therapy, no contest of wills - Alan E. Kazdin More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Rudy Rudolph | permalink
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For further reading: http://alankazdin.com/the-kazdin-method-for-parenting-the-defiant-child-with-no-pills-no-therapy-no-contest-of-wills/ ^[6]

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1. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/8-strategies-for-dealing-with-a-defiant-child

2. http://www.parenting.com/article/disobedience-and-defiance

3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-maclaughlin-lsw/7-new-ways-to-navigate-defiance-from-your-child_b_4564781.html

4. http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/879.html

5. http://www.empoweringparents.com/A-Day-in-the-Mind-of-Your-Defiant-Child.php

6. http://alankazdin.com/the-kazdin-method-for-parenting-the-defiant-child-with-no-pills-no-therapy-no-contest-of-wills/