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Why You Should 'Aim for Yes' With Your Kids

Kids hear a lot of “no” throughout the course of a day. No, you can’t stay up as late as you want; no, you can’t ride your bike without a helmet; no, you can’t shove your sister. It’s easy for “no” to become somewhat of a reflex answer to any new or odd request, often before you’ve even really processed it (the same way kids also seem to lean toward “no” with us). “No” often requires less time and