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- B1 r- r8 P7 K. o0 O+ S4 g) A; kWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:% v' r& N3 S1 p; \- X7 L1 ]7 N4 p
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
* ?, {4 V7 Y% d- ?0 |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.; |# M6 [/ A2 b0 \5 e
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2. Speak up when she’s good
' {6 p0 v3 X c" {0 Y$ 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.
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3. Stay one step ahead0 ]3 O, y6 A" U! R
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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