Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): What Every Parent Needs to Know

Is it just a “strong-willed” child… or something deeper? In this episode, we explore Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)—a behavioural condition that can be emotionally draining for parents and misunderstood by professionals. We’ll unpack what ODD is, how it shows up at home and school, and why traditional discipline methods often make things worse. 👩‍⚕️ I’ll explain: ✨ What ODD looks like (beyond tantrums) ✨ Why traditional parenting techniques don’t work ✨ How trauma, neurodiversity, and family dynamics contribute ✨ What supportive strategies can help Whether you’re a parent, teacher or therapist—this episode is for you. It’s time we stop shaming kids who struggle to regulate and start understanding them. #ODD #OppositionalDefiantDisorder #StrongWilledKids #TraumaInformedParenting #BehaviouralSupport #ChildMentalHealth #GentleParenting #NeurodivergentSupport #TherapistTools #MentallyStrongMums