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From no to yes
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' s* L8 R! y* [7 o7 t% g& KWhile 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”
5 j8 z1 b3 _9 y4 U" s" V, a: ETry “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.4 {0 I9 N/ I& T6 e6 ?' W
3 P' D6 D' k- H4 _2 ~3 R2. Speak up when she’s good& s7 ]7 E& _! Q
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.5 i- ^$ ~8 E3 A* O; z/ z
; j2 X; i5 ]0 `( x; T3. Stay one step ahead4 a3 y4 a! G9 x+ x @; R! E
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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