https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:03:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149226 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:33:30 +0000 ohapostrophe 149226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for your tips! I think one thing I'm definitely doing wrong is acting angry when I say no. I thought that would help him get the message but I think it was doing the opposite and I'm going to shoot for the calm assertive energy instead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149222 Sat, 05 May 2012 15:59:14 +0000 mrbee 149222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohapostrophe: Oh I forgot... the best luck I had with saying no, was finding ways to avoid having to say it!</p> <p>Redirecting has been huge for us:<br /> <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2012/02/22/seven-things-you-can-try-to-avoid-spoiling-your-child/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2012/02/22/seven-things-you-can-try-to-avoid-spoiling-your-child/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149206 Sat, 05 May 2012 15:04:19 +0000 Sweet T 149206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 8 months, DS thinks "no" is hilarious. I've been doing the sign for it as well and he thinks it's a joke. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149197 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:58:41 +0000 Andrea 149197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Mr. Bee. Also, I reserve "no" for more serious situations because they become desensitized if you use it too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149101 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:52:53 +0000 mrbee 149101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charlie went through a similar phase! The book Magic 1-2-3 was a big help for me... I removed all frustration from my voice, and that took a lot of the joy (of provoking a response) away from him.</p> <p>I also get to his eye level and look him in the eye and explain to him why he shouldn't do something. Maybe at 13 months that won't work, but I read that being eye-level makes a huge difference even if it's just to say "no"... and after trying it out, I'm convinced!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149098 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:47:48 +0000 heffalump 149098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 9 months and also thinks "no" is the funniest thing. So I will be interested to hear the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-is-funny#post-149086 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:38:11 +0000 ohapostrophe 149086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 13-month old thinks being told no is a funny game. He laughs every time we say it. I have no idea how this started, as it seemed like he was starting to understand what no meant (always accompanied by removing him from the object). Now it's a game. The louder/more harshly it's said, the funnier it is. I tried the clap-growl from the happiest toddler on the block book and that was downright hilarious! Ah! Any advice? </p>