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From no to yes& G+ o3 j+ |2 F/ ~+ Z4 H; z
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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 L& H5 m, @4 z$ |$ X0 V
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, |' m2 e4 Y' P4 n6 Z0 b; `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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; o" i; h0 \7 k, v% A& g m2. Speak up when she’s good- Y( ^9 Z2 e+ A" [9 ^
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.7 T# b/ e( N9 Z* M' L0 M% }
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3. Stay one step ahead
! Z/ J" m2 \0 O& S! 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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