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From no to yes" w0 F' H \* ^8 V7 A+ W7 m
; s. @6 N1 t* r+ yWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”: s8 A* q U H, w
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.$ D4 b6 Y0 j( T( i
, S4 f# p) L5 S1 `5 T- g6 V. a! U2. Speak up when she’s good, u- ?$ x6 N9 G" k& n W" A! l) O
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." |; T; U& Y1 U2 v
$ H. j% @( v+ H6 M3. Stay one step ahead
4 c, b9 c6 A. g" z- SLimit 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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