Tools For The Journey – When To Say Yes

With a special needs daughter in my life, I get a lot of practice saying no, especially when she falls into Princess mode. “No, you are able to put your own shoes on.” “No, you can carry your own coat.” “No, you’re a junior in high school and should be able to …”

She is quick to ask for help when she doesn’t need it … and completely silent when she should speak up. Lately, there have been several times where she sat through an entire meal with an unopened drink because we were too busy to noti...