It is so easy to interpret our child's misbehavior as intentional defiance. I encourage you to change your mentality and view misbehavior as an expression of an overwhelmed brain.

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 ...

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 is tough but parenting an oppositional and defiant child can try even the most patient parent's resolve. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Paul Sunseri offered tips from his new book, "GENTLE ...

Programs involving parents are linked to immediate improvements in disruptive behaviors among children with disruptive ...

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 ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...

Parenting styles have become a major focus in child development research, especially as we learn more about their lasting impact on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Ongoing research ...