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From no to yes
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; N% G/ o: j7 [0 OWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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' D" T% c4 H) ^, h1. Replace “no” with “yes”' P2 ^8 B. s3 i6 d) Q& e5 E
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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T* k6 ?9 a* U2. Speak up when she’s good0 o* c( i( Q: x, ~
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. T4 w9 P, d# ]& H; w6 J) n7 J- H6 Q
- K. y9 q% q, M" o0 @3. Stay one step ahead
9 l# \1 H9 x9 _: wLimit 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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