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From no to yes/ D0 Y$ p4 \. b' L- m
" J q4 A4 I7 L4 X! n! F! c0 BWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:9 ^- R: E3 L; x e: F4 n2 _* \
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”) L! E- h U1 U6 }
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.* y/ e$ ]" f! w: ]; g s3 \ x7 x
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2. Speak up when she’s good
6 H7 g) B4 D& f8 X+ ^, q0 kIf 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.; @+ W7 ^5 u" B+ |( s
+ X0 ^4 V8 `% |# ^ O3. Stay one step ahead
+ a5 ]5 e- R) \- S' q* SLimit 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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