" k" ^7 {" B9 j0 IWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:2 q" n p0 | ~
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”# d3 @* j* c9 u1 ~
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.4 p! B4 R; P) _6 H; v# {5 {
# ^% u1 O/ i/ U/ d; q! \2 Q2. Speak up when she’s good- \0 l( x# L' l
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.& ~1 @9 g" |7 z5 r
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3. Stay one step ahead! q3 y; [( M& K$ S4 f: v
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.
原帖由 柏林 于 2007-4-12 12:41 发表 # T4 w* V; V' |9 M5 D4 }From no to yes0 G! B3 [8 x& ]* Y) N
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: ' N0 |7 K" u- i* K- I( Y' N/ h7 }2 V: E+ ]
1. Replace “no” with “yes” + u9 B" L, @5 \" U K5 R% U7 DTry “We sit on the couch” instead of “No ...