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From no to yes8 |7 K6 q- o \8 B' n( v
3 v9 V" z& w; ^% R; [While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:, K6 A0 f. G8 W! G3 k. U% E/ V
, g# H; W* b* u* F/ O1. Replace “no” with “yes”
; S/ v" t* e7 KTry “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, s n; G$ s' j9 }
' H; h, ~& A, I$ Y1 L- e* B2. Speak up when she’s good
; X5 S/ d, C3 }" oIf 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.8 |4 ?3 P: Q% [3 P6 e: r
2 d7 X& w6 p" T e; i% h3. Stay one step ahead: o& @' Y2 P: T" i. `1 p
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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