When no is your child’s favorite word

What’s happened to your sweet little cherub? Your little two year old fellow used to be all cuddly. Now he says no all day long simply refusing to co-operate. He even says no when he means yes. Did someone cast an evil spell on him when he was asleep?

Would you laugh if I told you that the word no is actually a sign of positive growth for your child? She has discovered that she is a separate individual with her own desires. No, is a declaration of independence.