 鲜花( 0)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
From no to yes
9 D3 v% `0 t) j+ W" W/ E* \2 f) c, x# K1 b+ t
While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
# Q; n% k$ T( E: E; _; \' Y
4 @: |, \3 `: b- q o' j9 a' E1. Replace “no” with “yes”% F! q4 H8 P: X9 |! H- O0 A( R
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.
& K4 p$ _4 u& m5 D# V& |' F a* o
* b2 l3 K: ^! {2. Speak up when she’s good
, [7 W) o, _; y: S( RIf 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.1 ?( B* n! `$ f" m
, j# F& d# H9 X0 ~3 H3. Stay one step ahead
" \* }# `8 U1 |, U( CLimit 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. |
|