I feel like I'm always saying "NO" to my baby...

I know that. I have a one year old girl who is exactly like that. We can't really say hot or ouch on the things that she do. She just usually go in between furnitures and reach out for the wire behind them. Or tear papers then trying to eat them. I mean how can you explain that to them? Even if I try to act like I'm going to spank her, she just laughs and mimics my actions. She sometimes thinks it's high five or clap your hands.

My daughter is three now and much easier to reason with but I remember when she was small and jumping from interest to interest. I had the most success avoiding saying "no" when I stayed aware of what she was doing at all times. That doesn't mean I hovered and did nothing but watch her! You just have to avoid becoming so absorbed in what you are doing that you lose track of your little one. When you are aware of what they are doing you can anticipate their actions and redirect (distract) them before they get into trouble. I was exhausted by the end of the day but the pay off was some great, positive interactions with my daughter instead of feeling guilty about disappointing her. Of course, I didn't get much done that needed a lot of attention but her growth is more important to me than anything else.

Well, I understand exactly what you mean, as my son is also 10 months old now, and he always like to touch a lot of things or like to put things into his mouth, and of course I can only say "NO" to him. But I always try to let him do whatever he likes to do, except for something which is harmful or really dirty. Also, after I said "NO", I will explain why he can't do that. I always told him there are something that we can't do, even though we want to do, and this is life, we have to accept it. I also told him I'll try to let him do whatever he likes to, but up to certain extent. When I know it may hurt him, of course I can't let him do it, otherwise if he gets hurt, he will feel the pain, and I'll be worrying too.... Of course, he may or may not understand what I said, but I think it's good to tell him that, I believe he'll slowly understand it. Happy parenting! ^_^

My daughter is 18 months old and a spit fire I am always saying NO. I have also read the articles but when you are in the moment it is hard to follow through. I have been trying really hard to explain way I am telling her no but sometimes I feel like she isnt listening at all. Hany in there it does get better.