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From no to yes
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
; v1 p: Q! X# c4 R" c* uTry “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
- W% e0 Z, I3 ]1 [! f# @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.0 y. g$ L4 g/ O; j" ^6 r j3 V
) t5 L, A3 H( @5 w- G! H% v2 \7 K3. Stay one step ahead8 m# c; x; s. p8 @' J, K' G
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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