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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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% x1 W. H$ w* \1. Replace “no” with “yes”
3 N3 W K. q6 x' A1 w& 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.) g4 [4 l. \- Y1 k
# ~; [* _* P8 Y8 n1 `: j2. Speak up when she’s good3 Y q' W+ v( X4 x- [3 K6 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.
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3 g+ N. m! a3 X0 R3 {2 s3. Stay one step ahead! h6 p# |4 t' |. b+ f4 U \
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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