EBF, now I'm attached to it and was afraid is was going to end.

I also was going to be stricter, but now that I'm a parent I understand when to pick my battles. That telling them no doesn't mean that much, but explaining consequences and watching them is more important. I know this isn't phrased correctly.

Understanding him and his emotions too. That not allowing him to have feelings will only cause things to be more difficult for him. And its about supporting him through all of his emotions. And letting him know that I love him when he's happy, sad, angry etc.