It is really important for children’s self esteem (and their perception of the world in general) to experience more positivity from us, rather than hearing ‘No!’ and other forms of negativity.
Here are 5 alternatives to “No” and other typical negative statements:
For more examples and more details on these alternatives to “No”, you can also read the latest article on our blog: http://www.bestofparenting.com/5-alternatives-to-saying-no/.
Inspirational quote:
“The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” — Peggy O’Mara
These are just a few examples of our Best of Parenting Tools. You can find more ideas and solutions to typical parenting challenges in our book ‘Kids Don’t Come With a Manual – The Essential Guide to a Happy Family Life‘.
Great tip