Raising a sensitive child: Why I parent a different way

"I should be able to just say 'No!' and not have it be such a big deal!" My husband exclaimed, a bit bewildered by our son's reaction. Hmmm. He should, shouldn't he? Well, he definitely could. Millions of parents do. "No, you can't have that!" they say as they steal away the coveted object. The child cries, the parent ignores and after a few minutes all returns to normal. But what takes place during those few precious minutes? A very important lesson is learned about what to do with those very real and very big emotions. Bury them. Deny them. Get over it. Move on.