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; [: Y/ V! c+ T9 EWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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; F2 P. X* }. U$ G! @: {2 u1. Replace “no” with “yes”& M1 Y! q8 G& q
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.# E, U0 z- u7 m; ?0 {6 W
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2. Speak up when she’s good
- h6 S5 J9 e5 ~; D* [7 F" i! [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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' G( d% o9 o+ I: x3. Stay one step ahead0 K7 V9 D1 L. N$ ?4 }: K. {5 [1 v0 n
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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