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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:( m; h" o8 ^- }2 W' x U) H; F
/ h+ m( P) q1 @) H1 h1. Replace “no” with “yes”
- _4 O1 c- _" v$ y; S5 \$ sTry “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.5 U& z! k+ h, l4 |) |7 L, J
/ l) a K& A7 k' O( f2 {2. Speak up when she’s good; d1 P2 }: [1 o2 `: k. S5 f8 Q8 O4 g
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.& O8 f! J: k4 T( O% |* @) J2 A
' K3 \' R0 Y4 j2 E* N9 f9 e3. Stay one step ahead" o V% R" l, f4 u
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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