Getting Your Kids to Accept "No" for an Answer
Helping your child understand that when you say "no" you mean it is no easy task. That's especially true for kids with learning and attention issues. Get tips from expert Mark Griffin on how...
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Children don't like hearing "no" any more than adults do. Kids with learning and attention issues may have an even tougher time with this, especially if they struggle with things like impulse control. Many kids with these issues are likely to push back and keep pushing until they get a different answer. You can save yourself some time and energy by finding a way to say "no" and sticking with your decision. Here are some strategies to help you do this. When your child has a request, take a moment to stop what you're doing and give your child your full attention. This may seem like a tough thing to do when you have so much to get done. But the time and stress it will save you in the long run is well worth the in...
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Children don't like hearing "no" any more than adults do. Kids with learning and attention issues may have an even tougher time with this, especially if they struggle with things like impulse control. Many kids with these issues are likely to push back and keep pushing until they get a different answer. You can save yourself some time and energy by finding a way to say "no" and sticking with your decision. Here are some strategies to help you do this. When your child has a request, take a moment to stop what you're doing and give your child your full attention. This may seem like a tough thing to do when you have so much to get done. But the time and stress it will save you in the long run is well worth the in...
