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From no to yes( A8 P9 B: J6 f' _! c
6 l% P, ^% {* l( d5 u# U/ s4 hWhile 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” O4 u' w6 R2 D& _% }/ i6 Y3 e3 y
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.. b1 I7 @/ `# D& G
* `' n9 P7 e4 r0 ]. k2. Speak up when she’s good
/ f; E9 e7 i0 rIf 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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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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