By: Rebecca David-Cusani, LMHC In the previous discussion about defiance and assertiveness, the focus was on how some behaviors can be misunderstood developmentally. This conversation expands more on what may emotionally exist underneath some oppositional or reactive behaviors, especially in children who experience shame, overwhelm, rejection sensitivity, or chronic correction. Few things activate adults faster

By: Rebecca David-Cusani, MS, RCMHI Parenting can be a real rollercoaster, especially when you’re trying to figure out if your child is just being defiant or setting boundaries. It’s a subtle distinction but understanding it can significantly impact how you guide and respond to your child’s development. Defiance is when your child flat out refuses to