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From no to yes
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:8 t* b" \/ f1 j" t3 m% ~( ?) X
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
; D: e7 Q; m$ ]8 ?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.; f& x9 G+ S* a( }7 ]3 r# w) i
( v$ f" ~* P. g8 E2. Speak up when she’s good
0 @2 C W" q9 @9 kIf 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.8 ~3 k. u9 ^4 x* S
% b/ i3 [! ~' d: z( ^: D3. Stay one step ahead/ S3 \7 S( f( c4 m+ [* c
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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