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From no to yes
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# W9 V1 a4 y+ s# G+ T R0 @- L; z6 fWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:! f0 O3 d: k6 l* D) `6 m* W, F
/ F: z: \7 o% j8 f0 Z' @1. Replace “no” with “yes”3 z. L" s0 }7 e+ t+ q
Try “We sit on the couch” instead of “No standing on furniture!” Or “Yes, you can have a cookie right after you eat your green beans.” This helps toddlers understand the rules and may prevent a power struggle., c; T' ^2 ~" z
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2. Speak up when she’s good) L2 G, q- s4 _/ X& r
If you can give your child three compliments for every time you say no over the course of a day, she’ll be more likely to hear–and heed–you when you reprimand.
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0 H" c' D2 ~# q& e9 H$ W" _1 y3. Stay one step ahead: g) |8 r! J- g7 c/ d# N' r
Limit temptation: If your child likes to toot around in your jewelry box, put it out of reach or give her her own special piece of bling. |
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