Some children are more prone to challenging behaviors than others. Programs teach parents effective praise and consistent consequences. All caregivers should ideally participate in training
Author's motherhood experiences differ from her own three-girl family. Boy moms often assume all boys share typical behaviors. Author initially tries to explain her daughter's behavior to friends
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Blended families are now a normal in American society. Financial arrangements and living arrangements should be agreed upon. Couples should resolve feelings about previous marriage. Couples with children often spend more time with their children
ODD typically emerges between ages 6-8 and can persist into adulthood. There are two types: childhood-onset requiring early intervention. Adolescent-onset begins suddenly in middle- and high-school years
Blended family is formed when two people bring children from previous relationships. Children can be same age or have major age differences. Both parents and children face challenges adjusting to new relationships