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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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7 z! n8 V6 ~# y6 Y1. Replace “no” with “yes”
4 ]7 H$ @6 P2 w3 r. s. zTry “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.& w: G7 D# z3 n5 l% m6 U5 p/ ?
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2. Speak up when she’s good
& p6 T% q0 `* K9 X" 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.
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7 z" I( L2 S, S9 _# z U; D( i3. Stay one step ahead
, I1 Q& R; N5 n; b" aLimit 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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