MONIQUE COHEN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

 

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oppositional defiant disorder

The scene captures a moment of family chaos in a cozy living room, where two parents stand awkwardly beside their child, who is visibly upset and throwing a temper tantrum. The mother, with furrowed brows and a hand on her hip, glances anxiously at her partner, while the father scratches his head in confusion, their expressions a mix of concern and frustration. On the floor, the child sits defiantly with arms crossed tightly over their chest, cheeks flushed and lips pursed, surrounded by a colorful array of scattered toys that lay ignored. The air is thick with tension, as the parents attempt to reason with their child, who is resolutely refusing to engage, lost in their own emotional storm.

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ODD and Medication: When "Strong-Willed" Isn't Just a Phase

Picture of Monique Cohen, APRN, PMHNP-BC Monique Cohen, APRN, PMHNP-BC: Sep 11, 2025 1:09:40 PM

Let's say it out loud, just to get it off our chests: Parenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is HARD.

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