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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:
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/ p7 ~2 C8 ]$ s+ U. q/ y. d1. Replace “no” with “yes”
& U8 }3 c9 `6 `, k9 U: d# V E, VTry “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.3 a1 { r4 G0 _
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2. Speak up when she’s good* L9 P7 a) ?/ M# ]
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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! J: }$ l& ]0 C0 K* h, v3. Stay one step ahead
: E% m0 E$ n3 {# D/ bLimit 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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