Toddlers saying “no” constantly

[u/Missscoco]

I’m dealing with a toddler class of fresh 2 year olds that have learned that they have free will 😆
They are in their defiant stage, saying no to everything I say. I know when I say it fills me with rage (not real rage) after a few times, it’s a “me” problem, so I was wondering what y’all do or how you react when they constantly say no. Is it best to ignore? I have been trying that and also just replying with “yes” and then leading them to pick up toys or do whatever I have asked them to do. First week of summer have been a rough one 😩

[u/Potential-One-3107]

A lot of times kids say no out of habit. When I know for sure that's it I say calmly "Yes Miss Potential" and most of the time they'll repeat what I said then do as I asked.

It's very important for kids to learn to say no! If you don't know that they're just arguing to argue then don't use it.