The Defiant Child Turnaround: Calmer Days With an Oppositional or ODD Kid

Every day feels like a battle. You ask your child to put on shoes, and the answer is a flat "no." You set a limit, and the screaming begins. You're exhausted, doubting yourself, and wondering if you're doing something wrong. You're not alone, and you're not failing. The Defiant Child Turnaround offers a way through—not by breaking your child's will, but by understanding the fear, frustration, or need for control behind the behavior. Drawing on the latest evidence in child development and parenting science, Thomas Reilly Vance gives you practical strategies to stay calm, set firm limits with empathy, and build a connection that reduces power struggles over time. You'll learn what's typical and when to seek help, how to prevent blow-ups with predictable routines and choices, and how to handle the worst moments without losing your cool or your child's trust. This is not about quick fixes or strict obedience; it's about bringing peace to your home—one calmer day at a time. Part of The Everyday Parenting Library.

About the author

Thomas Reilly Vance writes warm, practical parenting guides for The Everyday Parenting Library, turning child-development insight into calm, doable steps for real family life. Thomas believes parents don't need to be perfect — just supported, informed, and kind to themselves.

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E-bog: 2. oktober 2026