Why Toddlers Say "NO" to Everything (And What to Say Instead)

Is your toddler or preschooler saying NO to everything, refusing bedtime, or throwing tantrums during daily transitions? In this video, pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin breaks down the brain science behind toddler defiance and reveals the 4 types of "no" every parent faces. You will get 14 real-life parenting scripts and calm communication strategies to handle food refusal, hygiene battles, and power struggles without yelling. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Why does my toddler say no all the time? 3:33 Everyday "No" 7:17 The Big Feeling "No" 12:01 The Testing "No" 15:44 The Safety "No" 18:28 When to Talk to Your Pediatrician ***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.*** Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit https://pedsdoctalk.com/courses/ Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: https://pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalkTV to stay up to date!    / @pedsdoctalktv   Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps. Many more resources at https://pedsdoctalk.com/ FOLLOW ME: Instagram:   / pedsdoctalk   Tik Tok:   / pedsdoctalk   Facebook:   / pedsdoctalk   Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, why toddlers say no to everything, toddler defiance what to say, how to handle toddler power struggles, parenting scripts for toddlers, toddler transition tantrums, pediatrician parenting advice, gentle parenting discipline techniques, child development toddler behavior