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From no to yes
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6 [7 w5 q" p! t0 u" a jWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:, C0 k0 e) s8 z# e$ P
0 B+ U6 b- U% v: E- t' y8 w2 j+ g1. Replace “no” with “yes”
+ S/ ~8 q; }; J$ VTry “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.+ b. @* C3 s, ?1 l& S
, T$ D. p: K' c2. Speak up when she’s good
! p) ^2 ?$ T4 }% iIf 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.4 q l2 i* I T
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3. Stay one step ahead
0 o3 F3 u% H5 ?' v3 _6 uLimit 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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