A pediatrician friend of ours once had parents bring in their child and request a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) so they could get a prescription. But our wise friend took a look beneath the surface to what was really going on. Hear the rest of the story in this short video clip.

Apply It Now:

• Whether it’s 5 minutes or 5 hours, make a plan right now to spend some focused time with each child.
• If you’re not sure how to connect with your kids, considering making your first parent-child “date” a discussion of ways you could connect!