Why Toddlers say ‘no’ to everything

1 min readUpdated May 07, 2018

By now, your toddler's tendency to say “no” to everything may be starting to vary a little. As he acquires more language comprehension and vocabulary, your child will be able to:

Negotiate a little
Understand the concept of choosing between two items (but no more than that)
Understand a brief sentence ('We can do this after your bath')

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Don't be fooled

He's still in the business of trying to get his own way, assert his independence and test his limits. Be clear about what you expect from him. A young child doesn't really understand 'Be good', so opt for a precise instruction such as 'No hitting' instead. Try not to talk too much when setting limits – a lot of words overwhelm, upset and confuse your toddler. Keep it simple.

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