https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:08:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231993 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:15:38 +0000 blackbird 1231993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ah okay. I would probably say something along the lines of what other PP's have said. Just have to be firm, I suppose. no means no :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231924 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:58:03 +0000 Andrea 1231924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say a few similar things "I've already answered your question and I am not going to answer it again." "I'm not going to tell you again" Or I turn the tables on her "Why, why, why?" questions. Ask them to answer the question instead. I find this to be really effective and she's always more than happy to answer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231893 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:51:09 +0000 mrs. wagon 1231893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I was waiting for the article to open I had a few guesses. "Mommy said so" and "please stop it"...</p> <p>I do something similar, but not only for questions... when I have to ask him to do something several times as well. I say "I'm not going to say it again." Sometimes preceded by "you already asked" or "I've asked 3 times". It really works!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231886 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:49:43 +0000 hilsy85 1231886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this is great for older kids, but I doubt a younger kid would be able to go through the sample conversation they give...but I do think the simple repeition of anything ("I said no") is a good idea! I don't think certain things should be a discussion with kids--you give your answer and that's it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231873 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:45:47 +0000 Alivoo01 1231873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @Mrs. Jump Rope: hahahaha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231871 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:45:15 +0000 QueensBee 1231871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Haha let us know if it works with him!</p> <p>I love this idea! Hope I remember it when LO is old enough to nag! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231860 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:43:07 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1231860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it just emphasizes that the parent is not changing his/her mind. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231808 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:32:46 +0000 mrs. bird 1231808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231797 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:30:51 +0000 Dandelion 1231797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I often say something similar, like, "You already asked me this and I already said no." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231795 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:30:36 +0000 Adira 1231795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @Mrs. Jump Rope: Plus you can use it regardless of what the question was (sometimes the answer's not no, but something else) and this can be used for all situations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231774 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:25:51 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1231774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to use this with my MIL.</p> <p>@blackbird: I'm guessing this works better because "no" has a negative connotation, and "Asked and answered" reinforces what you've already done. It's a more gentle way of saying no.</p> <p>Am I close? haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231771 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:25:22 +0000 mamimami 1231771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I think it's just simple, repetitive and they hopefully will get tired of hearing it. Like, in this morning's discussion about candy at 6:30 a.m., I explained my answer several times in several ways, so maybe my kid was holding out hope? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231763 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:23:45 +0000 blackbird 1231763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How is it any different than saying, "I already said no"? Or does it just go over better with children? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231759 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:22:53 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1231759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So smart! Except for step 4...I have met some very smart kiddos that would bat their eyelashes and say something to the effect of "if you love me you will!" Never ask a question you don't actually want them to answer ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231756 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:21:55 +0000 mamimami 1231756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: hahahahaha </p> <p>I see this as a measure to use while I perfect my "look." Soon I will be able to replace three words with just a glance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231752 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:21:43 +0000 photojane 1231752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: hahahaha :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231742 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:19:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1231742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty cool. I'm going to use this with my husband lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-words-to-end-child-negotiating#post-1231719 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:13:28 +0000 mamimami 1231719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Saw this on FB this morning and I am eager to try it!</p> <p><a href="http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/end-child-nagging-negotiating-with-just-three-simple-words" rel="nofollow">http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/end-child-nagging-negotiating-with-just-three-simple-words</a></p> <p>Perfect timing after much back and forth this morning about why we can't have candy before breakfast or with our school lunch. </p>