It’s natural to say ‘No’ to your child often, because you are worried for her health. But is there a way to be a Yes Mom? Find out!
Few days back I had the opportunity to attend an enriching panel discussion on how to be a #yesmom organised by Cipla at the launch of their product ActivKids Immuno boosters. I was attending the event as a representative of Women’s Web.
To find out more and read my article on Why I wish to be a ‘Yes Mom’ click on the link below on Women’s Web:
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All thoughts , opinions and experiences are of my own and not influenced by the developing company, and/or its affiliates in any way.
Parenting is very challenging. To say yes in a way that the child understands the importance of what is right and wrong without upsetting the child is very important
Thanks for reading Sharvari. You are right .
I think A No is synonyms for Moms, it gets difficult to say Yes, I know I heard very little of Yes from my mom growing up. A good read, not an easy task to implement 🙂
Thanks Shruti. I am trying my best to communicate effectively with my daughter too.
I have always tried to implement this as I became a mom..though of course it is challenging…
Yes it is Anubhuti. However I do not compromise on discipline and I do say’No’. The key is effective communication
I have read this post couple of days back and since then have been trying to say Yes to my kid as many times as i can. It is difficult and challenging but not impossible. I loved this approach.
Thanks for reading. It’s important that we have positive communication with the child. There are times when we have to say No too. However effective communication is the key.
Really loved the idea of saying YES. Such a great way of thinking and acting
I am glad you think so. Thanks for visiting my blog.
The kid will be luckiest who everytime gets to hear a yes.. For everything he/she wanna do.
It is more about maintaining a balance and communicating a non-negotiable ‘No’ in a positive manner . We can’t say yes for everything if it concerns matters of discipline and conduct
I’m at crossroads not sure how to be a better yes mom!
I guess everyone takes time, and we need to be firm when it comes to discipline and conduct/behaviour. In such situations communication is the key.
After only reading this I could feel, what all mom goes through.. So many situations to tackle.
I have also realised that I used to be a no mom for every other thing. But now I am trying to be a yes mom and the results are truly satisfying.
That’s nice Geethica.
I try a lot to be an yes mom but sometimes it jus slips. Now i ll try even more harder. Thank u for d post
I am going to take care of my “Nos” in future 🙂
I am yet to start with the yes-no phase. After reading this, I’m sure it would be more yes rather than no.
It’s all about the balance. You can’t say either of one all the time. Yes or No depends on the situation.
True. I guess when it comes to discipline there would be times we have to say No. it’s more about however communicate with the child
well to be very honest i dont know how to be a no mom ..yes I just can’t and I see so much of positive outcome of being a yes mom that i seriously never considered no as an option
That’s amazing!!
I completely agree with your post, being a bad cop is so very easy as saying a No to keep our child safe looks like the easiest way to deal. But saying Yes to everything in a smart way can strengthen the bond and will make the child more independent by letting them take their own decisions. Cipla has done a great job by this initiative, I always try to give options to my son wherein I find saying No can have the adverse effects. I am definitely a #YesMom
Thanks a lot Neha for reading my post. I agree , we need to do things smartly with kids.
This is an extremely useful post. I am personally still struggling to become a yes mom. Hope other moms are having a better attempt
You will be able to do it!
Oh it’s not easy but certainly a Yes Mom would positively effect a child’s growth- I agree!
Great post!
Thanks for reading
Oh it’s not easy , but I agree, being a Yes Mom impacts child’s growth in a positive way.
I am also a Yes mom and strongly believe in positive behaviour and reinforcement. Parenting can be challenging but when your heart and head is in the right place, it doesn’t matter
That is so true . Thanks for reading
How I would love to be a Yes Mom! Checking your article now
Totally agreed with everything you described. Parenting is definitely challenging but the reward is pure love.
Parenting is quite challenging and requires us to be creative at all times. I don’t like to say No to my son too. I try my best to come up with creative ways of making him aware of certain things. Its a challenging task and exhausting too, but positive outcomes keep me motivated to try harder.
That’s amazing Ophira. Thanks for visiting
We have had days of exclusive “No”s. And some days have been mostly yes. I am consciously trying to not stop her unless harmful but that also through talks and helping her understand.
That’s good too.
YES to everything you said you said have been working on saying yes more !! And it was so good to see you there