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From no to yes
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* p% @+ |1 O; CWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:8 R$ {" t0 G& ?) Y: _/ s
9 h3 M! @; L8 \3 g7 Q d. u1. Replace “no” with “yes”/ `0 Y* x1 q$ k5 }- T
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.: C, [) o, f+ U) \% J' k4 g
% p6 f8 V+ I. K0 {; k h' p3 p2. Speak up when she’s good4 k$ t8 N! i0 m1 L4 \+ x
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.: m3 z( B) M' |/ z0 Y- T _5 b
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3. Stay one step ahead! M' G3 @9 Z. ~+ a7 P) x. w! }3 b
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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