The mother of a toddler is frustrated because no matter what she asks of the child, the response is "no." What can the nurse suggest to the mother to assist with this problem?

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A toddler needs experience in making choices, and to provide the opportunity to do this, a parent could give a secondary choice. Pretending not to hear the child, asking no further questions, and telling the child to never say "no" again will not help with the toddler's obstinacy.

The Mother of a Toddler Is Frustrated Because No Matter