For parents who have a 2 year old

[Heaven]

It's not just you! Everything at the moment is "no" - we have to give lots of warning if we are about to do something (eg leave the park), give choices (for clothes/dinner) and also try to frame things positively like OP. It is a constant struggle!

Yep, we do what Nai does.

Also, get your hands on a copy of 'What every parent needs to know' by Margot Sunderland. REALLY FABULOUS book and will not only give you lots of ideas but explain WHY your 2 yo acts this way which is really helpful and makes you feel better about it anyway.

[~Kim~]

Yes, yes and yes.

Something I have found helpful with not only my 2yo but my 5yo as well is making a statement of fact rather than giving and order. For example "The blocks go in the bucket" followed by a demonstration, as opposed to "put the blocs in the bucket". Or "it would be yucky to slip and fall and hit your head wouldn't it?" instead of "stop doing that you'll hurt yourself".