saying no

I remember when my children were very young I read a parenting magazine article that pointed out how often two year olds are told "no." Over and over and over again. Go listen to the parents of any two year old. You will see what I mean.

And of course there are some important things a two year old needs to hear no about. Touching the stove. Crossing the street alone. Eating things out of the toilet. On the other hand, it can be more beneficial to a developing sense of a child's self t...