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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:1 \ Y1 @: j7 |0 z' U6 I6 M
1 p# h6 x* N, b" a1. Replace “no” with “yes”
/ I! I# [5 J% YTry “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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2. Speak up when she’s good
3 d" a( R; H5 T6 |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.: _! @+ n% w& I8 _6 ~
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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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