 鲜花( 0)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
From no to yes& x Y6 ^% C; @; O4 y
" y4 F2 `( T: |9 h9 m! \While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
+ G2 r' M1 X2 ^& W9 z. i
6 q' T+ t8 U$ r% a) Y1. Replace “no” with “yes”. N5 h6 }8 g4 u q4 U
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.
# [+ k& V8 K5 n6 U; y Y: ?+ E6 G( f
' e) ?" N6 w4 a7 M8 R$ z- t/ N2. Speak up when she’s good' t! t/ z7 m2 s( X; W
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.: l6 d8 y% Z4 J; x. t! f5 I
$ i$ S3 s/ o' }3. Stay one step ahead, m+ q( K2 }5 E7 O6 L* U
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. |
|