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I forgot to post the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive-aggressive_behavior There are a lot of books and websites about this topic. It may be helpful to search around to see if there is anything helpful out there.

I'm sorry that your husband is being so self absorbed and difficult. Seems like he's being Passive Aggressive. "A personality trait marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and characterised by passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to complying with expectations in...

http://www.psmag.com/navigation/health-and-behavior/americas-poorest-toddlers-prescribed-adhd-drugs-94691/ Why Are America’s Poorest Toddlers Being Over-Prescribed ADHD Drugs? Against all medical guidelines, children who are two and three years old are getting diagnosed with ADHD and treated...

Maybe you should start in some small ways to see how he reacts to Riley's techniques before grounding him. Riley isn't right for everyone. Another author worth looking into is Alan Kazdin. He takes a completely different approach than Riley does. The therapist may have other ideas. Just keep...

I understand what you mean @GuideMe. I see this all the time. Some folks want to remain in denial. Don't know why they do, but it's not worth wasting your energy on them. If the person is someone you don't have to see regularly be polite and just disengage. If it is someone you do have to see...

OMG! This kid will be hell on wheels in 10 years.

Your cat is lucky to have you taking such good care of it. I've never had a cat that could tolerate car rides very well. They always yowl and fuss.

Everyone needs to know that there are a lot of different approaches available, and no one needs to use just one. Riley's approach doesn't work for every child. For some children it makes their behavior worse. Another book worth reading is the Explosive Child by Ross Greene.

Hello ReachingOut. I just wanted to add that at 12 I would wager a bet that hormones are starting to kick in and are wreaking havoc on him and your family. Try to keep that in mind when he's spinning out of control.

I know you're really hurting and wanted to let you know that I feel for you. Some kids will never respond to the less extreme approach. I know how much it hurts. You just want to keep her safe and she just wants to push every button you own. Don't let her make you feel guilty. You are a good...

Hello and welcome. Sounds like your daughter is in a downward spiral. It's completely reasonable that you feel like you're at a breaking point. been there done that Some of our kids are the way they are due to genetics, some due brain injury or early trauma, some for no obvious reason at all. There are people...

I registered here quite a while ago and just came by to say hi. http://www.conductdisorders.com/community/threads/offering-hope-information-ideas-very-long.59001/ It is you -- all of you -- who held me together. Raising a difficult child is a process, and it does indeed take a village. And this place was a...

I rarely come here anymore other than to occasionally lurk. Since my doctor found a medication combination for me that stabilized my condition, I have been able to work. I have 3 part-time jobs, two of which are my own businesses from home and am slowly getting my bills caught up from my...