Saying no to kids without undermining self-esteemKathy Cox
Saying no to kids prepares them for disappointmentBetsy Hart
I worried I was saying no to my kids too much. I don't think there’s anything wrong with “no”. In fact, I love it. But it started to feel like my kid viewed me one thing standing in between her and fun. So I came up with a secret experiment: one week of saying yes to...
(1) with "no". In fact, I love it. But it started to feel like my kid viewed me (2) one thing standing in between her and fun. So I came up with a (3) experiment: one week of saying yes to anything my kid asked for (within reason). ...
Passage 1话题沟通的技巧体裁议论文词数365难度★★★建议用时8分钟正确率/4Saying "no" to your kid is never easy. “All theyour kid is open and you're helpful. Few parentsother kids are doing it. Why can't I?" your kid maynowadays spend actual time with their children, whichcomplain...
While some kids can get pretty ugly when they’ve been told “no,” others can take it to the other extreme by acting too good to be true. I’ve heard many parents say: “She can be so sweet when she wants something.” You may have the type of child who suddenly starts scrubbing...
I’m not sure why it took months for me to really hear it, but one day I was standing in the kitchen, denying her request for gum for the 8 millionth time, when it hit me: I say no to my kids a lot. Now, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with “no.” In fact, I ...
Saying no to say yes I lit a Fall candle yesterday evening and the scent of “Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin” filled the livingroom. My 4-year-old said, “It smells like treats in here!” And truly, it was a treat. It prompted me to do a much-needed deep-clean and de-clutter. And by...
it was obvious that Bill had gone through a growth spurt over the summer, just like his friends. He was now four inches taller. But unlike the other kids, he’d also lost weight. While his male friends were starting to fill out and put...
“No, I have plans for this weekend, but maybe next time.” “No, I can’t make it this time. Work/school is too hectic.” When providing an excuse, be careful not to put off for the future something you have no intention of ever doing. Saying, “Work is really busy right now”...