The day my son taught me why “No” needs its own event
How to avoid the meltdowns that can come with telling your child "No".
Hello My Friend,
When my son was 6, I told him “no” about something he really wanted.
I thought it was a simple, clear answer.
It wasn’t.
His face turned red, his fists clenched, and words flew out of his mouth that I’d never heard from him before—cursing like a sailor, shouting threats, telling me how awful I was.
It was a tidal wave of fury from a little boy who, just minutes earlier, had been smiling.
And here’s the part that stuck with me: in his mind, my “no” wasn’t about the thing he was asking for.
It was about him.
He felt rejected, powerless, and abandoned—like I’d shut a door he couldn’t open.
That day shook me.
I realized it wasn’t that he needed to hear “no” less—it was that he needed to know how to face it without feeling rejected or powerless.
And honestly? I needed to know how to say “no” in a way that kept my boundaries intact and kept our relationship strong.
Because that’s the bigger picture here:
Every time you say “yes” when you mean “no” to avoid conflict, your boundaries erode.
And over time, that affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even the respect your child has for your limits.
Fortunately, I was able to create strategies to help him, and sought support to help me.
This approach has helped turn those explosive moments into conversations that built trust instead of tearing it down.
It all started with that day.
That’s why I created the Where to Go From “No” event.
If “no” is a trigger in your home—if it means meltdowns, slammed doors, or a complete shutdown—you’re not alone.
In this event, I’ll walk you through the exact tools I’ve used with my own kids and countless families to turn “no” from the end of the conversation into the beginning of problem‑solving.
You’ll learn:
Why “no” can hit harder for neurodivergent kids
How to uncover what “no” really means to them before you even say it
A step‑by‑step way to keep both of you calm, even when the answer doesn’t change
How to turn a “no” into a win‑win solution without caving in
Why holding firm on boundaries is one of the best gifts you can give your child
Because it’s not about avoiding “no.”
It’s about helping them accept it without feeling like their world just ended—and showing them that healthy boundaries make relationships stronger.
I’d love for you to join me.
Click the button below to save your spot for Where to Go From “No”
Let’s make “no” a word that leads somewhere better—together.
Talk soon,
Brian