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Understanding "No"
- The word "no" is powerful for children because they sense its power when parents use it to stop them.
- As toddlers, they use "no" to assert autonomy, a positive expression of self.
"No" as Overwhelm
- Children, especially sensitive ones, can feel overwhelmed by life changes like a new sibling or a parent's illness.
- Their "no" expresses emotional struggles and difficulty with self-regulation, not defiance.
Accepting the "No"
- Accept and acknowledge the child's "no" as an emotional response rather than a directive.
- This helps the child feel understood, even in unsettling situations like school transitions.