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I try to say no to my children every now and again just so they will hear the word "no."

So often today, we are thrust into the child-led swirl of questions and requests and I find myself either dazing out and not answering them at all, or saying yes so they’ll stop pestering me (whatever happened to being seen and not heard?).

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Katharine A. Jameson, a certified nutrition counselor who grew up in Williamsville and Townshend, writes about food and health for Vermont News & Media. For more tricks, tips and hacks, find her on Instagram: @foodforthoughtwithkat

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