Some parents refuse to spank at all. I have no problem with minor spankings whatsoever. I have three nephews and a niece I have babysat for. I also have no problem with slaps on the back of the wrists.

Time outs can be very effective with toddlers. Usually a spank is just going to set them off crying. Time outs cause them to focus and use their brains. Its asks for introspection which a toddler is capable of.

Actually as frusterateing as it might be this is an excellent developemental marker. The concept of "No" is starting to catch on to her. A great improvement over demand your needs and letting parents guess which one.

She is testing it out to see how it applies to her. Is it something she gets to express and if so where and how.

As a parent you have to decide when it does and does not apply to her. Since her further deveopement depends on her external saftey system (following "No" when she hears it) it is a very important concept for her to internalize. It is also important that she learns how it works.

Actually it can be a fun game to play together. Children learn thru play best. Try Freeze tag. Simone Says. Mother May I? When she gets the idea lots of hugs and praise. Letting her have turns at telling you "no" in appropriate situations will teach her where it applys to her.

If she is useing "no" a lot it may be fatigue during a developemental stage. Terrible two's doesn't just apply with the people who live through it but also the two year old.

You've got to hold your ground. You simply don't give in when she talks to you like that. In what context is she telling you the "NO NO" sassy talk? Is it when you tell her to do something?

How strong are your instincts when it comes to relationships?

Do you trust them?

How often are they right?

Love, Prayer, Patience, and Time-Out

What are the chances of a rebound blossoming into a strong relationship?

How do you get someone who's lost trust in you because of a "he said, she said" story...to trust you again?

Park my work vehicle with a good view of the snow-capped peaks, or other viewpoint, and be thankful in my heart for my life.
Then, nap.

What do you do when your friend's girlfriend tells you she's falling for you,and you are falling for her,but for some reason she doesn't break up with him, even though she doesn't like him very much anymore?

when you're hanging out at a public place with some friends... how do you like to be approached by a female? what are some tips for females that like to take the first step and approach males, instead of waiting to be approached?

yea, actually he is kinda pervy and he LOVES to talk. He always wants to start a huge conversation about what's going on in the neighborhood. When I first moved in though, I had to be very careful to not be half-clothed anywhere near the windows too. He'd be out watering his lawn, just looking in my window. Creepy old fart! ;)

I know! It's like I gotta work out, but I gotta go get coffee...my whole morning's outta wack! ;) Its not that bad. OOO maybe I'll go ask my really old ass neighbor for some.

So i'm annoyed today. Boo! and its a holiday!

My ex was a hard core violent alcoholic, it was his demise, three times through treatment didn't help. He died at the ripe old age of 45 due to alcoholic cardiomyopathy. No one could make him stop. I divorced him when his daughter was 5 so at least she didn't have to watch it first hand.

So sad when people won't accept the help that is given them. He missed out on two beautiful grandchildren.

Why do people love the idea of being independant, but feel better when they have someone to depend on and love?