Is frequently getting into trouble at school for disrespecting their teachers or other authority figures?
Has trouble expressing their frustrations with their words, instead becoming explosive and expressing their anger through yelling, throwing items, or getting physical?
Escalates from calm to throwing tantrums seemingly out of nowhere?
Often talks back to you or outright ignores you?
Does not respond to your attempts to calm them down, leading to you both becoming escalated, upset, and exhausted?
If so, let’s be clear. Your child isn’t a bad kid. Nor are you a bad parent.