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From no to yes
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% o; }* t. g5 k! FWhile 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”" s* f2 D% ?5 ?. E
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.
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0 s, E5 x- ^/ s0 W( s& S! L7 `2. Speak up when she’s good7 s1 M% m2 U& P4 E6 G$ ?) z. R
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.
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3. Stay one step ahead
7 w# ~4 y8 s+ Y! k; PLimit 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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