"How to set boundaries when my child doesn't understand "no"?"

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Kids & Family, Parenting, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2022

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

We’ve all been there or will be there: When you don’t want your child to do something, say “no” and your child keeps doing it. On this episode, I speak with Susmitha about her 22-month-old son who keeps doing activities after she says no. We discuss: How to approach boundaries by allowing more opportunities for “yes” What happens in the toddler brain when we say “No!” How to approach boundaries to actually see long-term change Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during your parenting journey. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website. Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order: brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's okay that you don't like this,
0:01.6	but I'm going to continue to draw.
0:02.8	You're not bringing attention to the behavior.
0:06.2	You're recognizing the emotion.
0:08.0	You're recognizing that he may not like
0:10.0	that you had to set the boundary with removing the chalk,
0:12.9	but you're also being very firm on holding the boundary.
0:18.2	Hello and welcome back to the Pete's Doc Talk podcast.
0:21.0	I am Dr. Mona and thank you so much for being here.
0:24.3	This podcast continues to grow because of you,
0:27.5	your reviews, your shares with other people.
0:30.0	So thank you for tuning in each and every week.
0:33.5	On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona,
0:36.1	I am talking with Susmita,
0:37.7	who is a mother of a 22-month-old boy
0:40.2	who has been where all of us have been.
0:42.7	When you say no to your child
0:44.4	and they keep doing where you're asking them not to do.
0:50.4	But first, I want to talk about today's sponsor,
0:53.0	Brainiac Foods.
0:54.3	Nutrition is so important to feed growing minds
0:56.6	and that's why we love Brainiac Foods.
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