Stubborn

I understand your concerns. The dictionary meaning of stubborn is 'determined not to change one 's position on a particular thing'. For instance The child sometimes might not want to eat a particular dish or not eat at that particular moment or might disagree with parent on which dress to wear or what to do. Infact, by denying what she wants on issues like this we are ourselves being stubborn . Supposedly child wants a particular dish or wants to wear a particular dress, there is no harm in listening to the child. Only when you feel the particular demand which she is making might cause harm to her or is not safe for her, you could explain to her why you don't want her to do that. Rather than just saying 'no', take her in your lap talk to her and give her options. Praise her for listening to you. Hug her often and spend time with her to strengthen the bond you share with her. Here is a blog you might find useful. Blogs- https://www.parentune.com/parent-blog/hacks-to-handle-a-stubborn-child/3020

If we would keep on saying 'No' to all their demands, this will lead to resentment in them. On the other hand if we would say 'No' to only a few things which are actually unsafe for the child with explanation of valid reasons to do so , the child too would understand parents point of view. Avoid using 'NO' to everything child demands as children find it difficult to accept... frame your sentence in such a manner that it has a positive sense while talking to them. Hope this helps! Here is a blog you might find useful. Blogs- https://www.parentune.com/parent-blog/from-no-mamma-to-yes-mamma-my-daughters-food-journey/535