Does your child know how to say no? Do you allow him to say it to you when it&apos;s appropriate? Abby&apos;s story about her son telling her no was a reminder that we need to not only allow our kids to speak their minds, but we also need to encourage it. Tell us! How have you helped your kids learn how to set boundaries? Do you struggle with boundaries? Email imom@familyfirst.net with the subject line &quot;No means no.&quot;Mentions: <a href='https://www.imom.com/does-your-child-know-how-to-say-no/'>Does Your Child Know How to Say No? </a><a href='https://www.imom.com/4-simple-rules-consent-for-kids-3-to-23/'>4 Simple Rules for Consent for Kids from 3 to 23 </a><a href='https://www.imom.com/how-to-not-be-a-pushover/'>How to Not be a Pushover in 5 Kid-Friendly Steps </a><a href='https://www.imom.com/7-ways-to-say-no-with-grace/'>7 Ways to Say No With Grace</a> Free Printable: <a href='https://www.imom.com/printable/peer-pressure/'>How to Talk to Your Teen About Peer Pressure</a>This episode’s show notes can also be viewed on <a href='https://www.imom.com/podcast/no-means-no-mom/'>this page on iMOM.com</a>. Follow us: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/imomdotcom/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/iMOM/'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/imom/_created/'>Pinterest</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/imomtweets'>Twitter </a> <a href='https://www.imom.com/subscribe'>Subscribe to the iMOM Minute</a> and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

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