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The 'no' that could break a child's will

The 'no' that could break a child's will (Photo: iStock)

'NO' is one of the most used words in households. However, many parents do not know its impact on children-specifically, children under ten-and how important it is to stop saying 'NO' too often.

Family counsellor and psychologist Lisa Wanjiro says that hearing "no" can frustrate a child.

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