You don’t have to be saturated with news in order to be informed. It may be tempting to check for COVID-19 updates or following pivotal social issues throughout the day, but over-focusing on problems rarely lead to solutions. Your thoughts are powerful. Setting limits for yourself is a good place to start.
Please note, the information in the article above and throughout this website is not a replacement for personal medical advice. If you or a loved one is in need of mental health services, please contact us to request an appointment or reach out to your healthcare provider.
Most of our poor decisions and behaviors that we wish we could re-do are driven by our feelings. In most cases we are probably reacting from an emotion and not even really thinking!
ODD is one of the most common behavioral disorders among kids. Unfortunately, people exhibiting these behaviors are sometimes mislabeled as "naughty" or "bad," which can be damaging.
Regulate your emotions and then engage in co-regulation with your teen from a place of curiosity and compassion.
