Behavior Words

Why is “No” one of a baby’s first words? Probably because parents say it a lot to a baby. Because children need to know what we want them to do, we need more explaining words and fewer “Nos”: “Eat your food, don’t throw it on the floor.” “Crawl down the stairs backwards, you could get hurt if you fall.” “Be kind; kiss him, don’t hit. Our family loves each other.” They need us to say it, so they can do it.