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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:4 v0 M# ?6 m( |% [/ E9 F
: P3 W7 Z, H; w1. Replace “no” with “yes”
4 Z7 K) ]( E$ a0 s' w5 o1 a: ?* qTry “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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! \ ]% N: x, Y1 [2. Speak up when she’s good
3 |& A8 @+ v( K) L+ d, }1 f' Z k" gIf 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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3. Stay one step ahead
2 w8 O% j! _: o6 I% jLimit 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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