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From no to yes
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7 b8 O8 X, o t) F3 bWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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7 r2 d8 Q, H9 C! X! K/ U1. Replace “no” with “yes”
) K0 Q; d6 Y, b* L- f( M Y5 bTry “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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2. Speak up when she’s good
& M1 R) |7 Y8 V7 k! C( `6 mIf 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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& j) h+ s, i! {1 J3 d6 Y2 X3. Stay one step ahead) `6 l: I$ o9 m
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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