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Walking in Two Worlds: Canada’s ‘Two-Spirit’ Doctor Guiding Trans Teenagers

By Rachel Savage — 2020

Sitting on the floor of a teepee, in a circle of patients, friends and relatives, Doctor James Makokis cried as he remembered his father struggling to accept him when he came out as gay at the age of 17. After training as a doctor in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia, Makokis wanted to support other indigenous LGBT+ people, particularly those identifying as “two-spirit,” many of whom feel their traditional acceptance in native communities has been lost.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What Parents Need to Know

While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.

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What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children

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Resources for Parents of Kids with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

What to Do After an ODD Diagnosis

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How to Raise a Boy Right (Backed by Psychology)

Raising sons is not easy. It is hard to know exactly the “right way” to do things, as our children didn’t come with a manual. I am concerned about this myself, being a mom of twin boys and a daughter.

Magdalena Battles

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An Age-by-Age Guide to Raising Boys, According to Child Development Experts

Keep them growing in the right direction with these parenting tips.

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Self-Soothing Techniques for Kids

All kids feel anxious or stressed sometimes, like when they’re getting ready for a big test. But kids who learn and think differently may feel stress more often or more intensely. Self-soothing techniques can help them relax and regain their sense of control.

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How to Reduce Oppositional Defiant Behavior in Children With ADHD

Family life can be frustrating and exhausting when you have a child who often displays challenging oppositional behaviors. But there are ways to make the situation better.

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Why Is My Child So Angry and Defiant? An Overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Forty percent of children with ADHD also develop oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a condition marked by chronic aggression, frequent outbursts, and a tendency to argue, ignore requests, and engage in annoying behavior. Begin to understand severe ADHD and ODD behaviors here.

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How to Handle Out-of-Control Kids

Maintaining your authority is important to your child’s well-being—and it’s important for your own emotional health too.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms and Treatment

It’s normal for all kids to be defiant sometimes. But kids with oppositional defiant disorder are defiant almost all the time.

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