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From no to yes+ T' E2 x7 x' x9 p, p* H
, U/ ^3 e+ g: a/ R4 L/ p/ hWhile 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”
; \7 M" y2 v6 A, z4 a3 O% p1 oTry “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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# T, H5 M9 C A o4 l2. Speak up when she’s good
$ E, i8 E' g% F6 W; a7 y) UIf 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., }) B v* \5 U$ a& B' Y4 w8 w
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3. Stay one step ahead
5 m9 R1 X7 L* I' F5 vLimit 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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