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From no to yes9 B, y* T0 R8 b- @% h7 G
) I# I8 ]) R0 K/ U2 ]8 UWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:( B" q6 Q c( _6 {
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
, V# o( e* B! H! ~/ B! [" }+ cTry “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 q2 O/ _8 e/ q
7 h @; P8 f! j e) a) P. }2. Speak up when she’s good; }3 M- L6 p5 `* \ z. n/ \1 {
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.
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6 g( z& }- s$ P6 N3. Stay one step ahead8 M* @% @% Y1 i" f: X7 O- Z/ M
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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