You’re just as tired of saying “no” as your kid is hearing it. Try reframing your discipline by offering alternative behaviors or explaining why certain behaviors aren’t okay.

Summary: Ways to Say "No" Without Saying No Telling your toddler "no" is one of the easiest forms of discipline, but it isn't always the most effective. Here are 10 better ways to get your tot to listen. "I know you like ice cram, but eating too much is not good" David Walsh, Ph.D., author of No: Why Kids— Of All Ages—Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It, suggests that parents deny certain junk food requests, like ice cream and candy, by offering a healthier alternative, such as yogurt.