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From no to yes
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* ~8 O. n8 @ [' s3 h9 r. VWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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. g x* c/ N- E5 f" ^8 J: x- ?1. Replace “no” with “yes”1 c6 |! M$ \; T w. ^( w# l
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.8 Q' U y' Y" p4 k' V& O+ U' D7 p
3 u0 E- A5 V' ]; f" u' k2. Speak up when she’s good q$ b2 m1 Z' R5 r0 X [- 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.. C$ w& C- c7 @+ u" Q
+ U0 T3 V1 {! h# E3. Stay one step ahead
! h6 {. R% p( G/ m0 F1 g5 v. ~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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