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7 H. j- g+ k- {% q- Z6 @While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:+ k7 w: c2 ^( V" T+ ]( [
! `. M: J# o7 o f5 |1. Replace “no” with “yes”
3 x+ }' ?" x1 H! q$ R1 aTry “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.
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3 G9 ?% C: e5 l7 i& r2. Speak up when she’s good
; B% ]' H/ R; J6 t. ]: f/ X) b6 Q3 Z& aIf 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.6 Y" q. S6 [: I, I
. d: e+ ~/ I. {6 G3. Stay one step ahead
8 \. O T6 w& w7 [4 k4 YLimit 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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