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From no to yes: g9 [) P) Z' {5 L; ~' y' @
4 m6 L& X% b: {5 t! ?( d3 r* _While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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. ~% R+ p& m' T6 n; U/ n+ `: D1. Replace “no” with “yes”+ p- y/ M' [0 Q* i: Y! a7 G/ _
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.! b4 L% J. I1 R2 V/ P1 P/ }
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2. Speak up when she’s good
; I. ]. q, x/ vIf 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.% w) m7 e2 ~& S" ~7 ~
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3. Stay one step ahead
2 L; N% |$ K( K* {- b, m6 gLimit 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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