THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: HOW HARD IS IT FOR OUR KIDS TO SAY NO?
As new parents, we anticipated the day when our child would utter their first words. We beamed with pride when they said “mama” and “dada” for the very first time. But then they learned the word “no” and our once precious darling turned into a strong-headed force to be reckoned with.
Little did we know back then that our child’s ability to say no would be the thing to give them power and self-confidence, particularly in situations where saying no could keep them safe from harm. Fortunately, when a child learns they can say no to situations that make them feel uncomfortable, it gives them a voice to set their own boundaries.
