want them to do, not what you don’t want them to do.
so in this example you’re much better off saying “please walk nicely by my side” or “let’s skip along together”. you’re basically looking at switching from negative “don’t do that” instructions to more positive, “do this please” versions.
again this is about slowing down a bit and thinking before asking your child to do something.
if they’re in the middle of an activity, is it really fair to expect them to stop it immediately just because you say so? how would you feel if someone came and demanded you do something, out of the blue, while you’re in the middle of 