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From no to yes
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! S7 |+ S4 `( ^3 h# k* q; r% p( ~While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:& _' I& \* g m5 b( J3 n) D
( u8 \( j2 t6 L$ X1. Replace “no” with “yes”
% u! m8 D9 L/ Z. O+ ]8 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.. l9 }! U5 ^- p+ S
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2. Speak up when she’s good
* f4 @9 M+ q9 L9 f: e5 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.
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3. Stay one step ahead7 L* `$ p9 @- G+ ^2 h4 n6 {
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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