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( f; H V# A3 }/ [ @) MWhile 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”8 @: h+ Q& r5 [; d) F9 N
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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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.9 ?/ G2 `7 ~4 w% U' ~! C
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3. Stay one step ahead% L# J& y8 s w |6 E1 L3 {
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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