I know, I know, 5 year olds don't hear the "not" part

What is the quickest way to get a 5 year old to do something you don't want her to do? Ask her to not do it.

ex. "Dakota, it is very important right now that you be calm, and not go crazy."

Dakota, 10 minutes later, while running around, "I'm going crazy, I'm going crazy!"

She is confined to her room for the remainder of eternity.

And probably is already on the Principal's list of "ones to watch" for next year.

Great.