(in may), so i have figured different ways to say ‘no’ to all three that works for their ages. for example, my fourteen month old does not really register the word ‘no’ and still does what she wants, which is why i use distraction with her. she is little enough to quickly forget about the forbidden objects and will be drawn quickly to something new you show her, at least for sometime.
as for my three year old that’s very stubborn, and does not take a ‘no’ for an answer i use a different strategy of distraction and encouragement for him and tell him, ‘no’ but if you do this, this 