Oppositional Defiant Disorder Activities: 100 Exercises Parents and Kids Can Do Together to Improve Behavior, Build Self-Esteem, and Foster Connection

Inspire calm and cooperation with engaging ODD activities for kids ages 6 to 12

Raising children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) takes consistent practice and an extra dose of patience. Find the guidance you need with this supportive parenting book, written especially for parents of children with ODD. Inside, you'll find 100 activities designed to help kids reach their full potential as they learn to connect with people in positive ways.

• Understand ODD―Gain greater insight into oppositional defiant disorder and the emotional, social, and academic effects it can have on your child.
• Reinforce essential skills―Kids will learn how to regulate their emotions with activities that help them identify their feelings, practice self-control, build self-esteem, and more.
• Jump right in―Straightforward instructions, simple materials, and advice for maximizing each exercise make it easy for you and your child to get started right away.

Break through challenging ODD behavior and reclaim your relationship with your child.

LAURA MCLAUGHLIN, LPC, RPT, is a registered play therapist and licensed professional counselor. She’s also the founder of HeadFirst Counseling, a private practice therapy group that specializes in treating ADHD, oppositional and defiant disorders, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, trauma, and autism-spectrum disorders. Prior to going into private practice, Laura worked for several nonprofit agencies including the Family Place and Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center as well the Child Mind Institute. To learn more, visit headfirstdallas.com.