C.G.
I find that my 3-year-old does not like to be told NO as well. She will get very upset cross her arms and tell me, "YOU'RE MEAN". I have found that finding "nicer" ways to tell her I do not want her doing something has worked better for her. Example: Before dinner she asks for candy, instead of easily just saying no I kindly let her know that we have to eat healthy food and fill out tummies with a good dinner and we can have a little candy as a special treat after. Or she loves to push her 6 month old brother jumper as if he were at a swing in the park. As much as I panic and want to scream not to do that, I have to remember that every child is different and that does not work for her so AGAIN, I explain, we can not push little brother like that because he may hit his head on the wall and that will make him very sad. I think it's her being informed of the consequences and feelings of others rather than just being told NO that helps her accept what is and what is not allowed. Hope this helps.