Odd and Proud

A Fun and Effective Guide to Parenting Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

By: Mia Collins

Narrated by: Brooke Burfitt

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Is your child often defiant, argumentative, and prone to angry outbursts?

Do you find yourself feeling helpless and frustrated in your attempts to manage their behavior?

If so, you're not alone.

Parenting can often feel like an uphill battle, especially as the child grows older.

In this practical guide to managing Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), author Mia Collins provides parents with the tools and strategies they need to understand their child's challenging behavior and reclaim control over family life.

Drawing on the latest research in psychology and child development, this book offers a comprehensive yet accessible approach to managing ODD that emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcement, clear communication, and consistent discipline.

With a focus on empowering parents to connect with their child and promote positive behaviors, this book includes concrete tips and techniques for managing explosive situations, building emotional resilience, and fostering healthy family relationships.

With the goal of putting parents back in the driver's seat, it also emphasizes the importance of self-care, recognizing that taking care of oneself is an essential part of being a supportive parent.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to better understand and manage oppositional defiant behavior.

©2023 Mia Collins (P)2023 Mia Collins

If you're dealing with a difficult child

If you're dealing with a difficult child, you need this book. It's like a friend who can offer practical advice and encouragement when you need it most!

Totally worth it! Very easy to understand

Totally worth it! Very easy to understand and apply in your family relationships. It calmed my anxiety and uncertainty about my child's future, which was really getting a toll on me.

Great listen

Great listen. Great listen to help your kids succeed inside and outside of school! This is a book for all parents, not just O.D.D. parents.

There is always a solution for ODD or ADHD

My main takeway was that parenting doesn't have to be stressful and overwhelming! There is ALWAYS a solution. Thank you Dr. Collins!

Oppositional defiant disorder

If your child shows signs of low self-esteem and is usually angry, annoyed, and moody - you may be dealing with a case of oppositional defiant disorder. This audiobook will give you practical tips on how to manage it! Definitely recommended.

This audiobook is literally all you need to know

This audiobook is literally all you need to know to overcome O.D.D., frustration, anger and exhaustion. Very helpful. You can listen to it multiple times when you need it the most

A lot of this book will resonate with parents

A lot of this book will resonate with parents who want to practice gentle parenting but are afraid they cannot with their child's condition. This book gives you the tools to be the parent you were hoping to be. Mia Collins' approach is positive and encouraging, and her tips and tricks have been incredibly helpful in managing my child's behavior. ODD is out of the control of the child for the most part, so it is the parent that needs to adapt and meet their child where they are. The message of the book is hopeful, which is always nice to walk away from a book with.

Very impressed by Dr. Mia Collins…

Very impressed by Dr. Mia Collins… This is an excellent resource for you if you have a child with ADHD or an explosive child with ODD! You'll find a wealth of knowledge that can assist you in comprehending and navigating the process of assisting your child in succeeding in life.

This audio is interesting and very informative.

Mia Collins' book is like a breath of fresh air for parents of children with ODD. Her positive and fun approach to parenting make it easier to manage tough behavior and build a strong bond with your child.

it's so hard to watch your child struggle with ODD

it's so hard to watch your child struggle with ODD. But this book gave me practical solutions for managing difficult behavior and celebrating my child's strengths.