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From no to yes$ D! G, }" A' K9 i! |- K
6 M! D& H# b5 Z3 y3 n9 HWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:' j3 H8 Y, V8 l+ ~
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”9 ]. A& p" {- X* ^* S
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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+ H; A" f! S5 ?) g$ l2. Speak up when she’s good
4 s9 x: V6 h1 O- MIf 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.) o- c4 I8 H5 ]3 N q
% O$ Y4 }2 U" a; Z+ C' r3. Stay one step ahead+ s; Q$ p9 G. z
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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