From no to yes ! U! p( K) O* k- F0 t ; [2 [/ B5 M2 A: B k+ \6 RWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: 3 n: T/ w8 v+ J$ i6 j2 v: C 9 B1 B% A+ O+ f) P4 Z1. Replace “no” with “yes” 4 {) V. l; U Y+ K/ j3 s+ GTry “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. 8 f! F! Q; P( R N# G1 J& N 7 X& ~8 n7 C: k: ^8 n) a z9 u2. Speak up when she’s good 7 U3 y. a& t# Y" |$ N" t9 N; Y& f4 ^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. 0 |% H- E2 `% x5 q4 z1 l! v" K4 k! K n
3. Stay one step ahead# p( v" x2 U$ h) O: B. d% }
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 4 `3 G5 w6 Q! S* u o) c. J5 M
From no to yes% |: D; R9 E6 C% ~
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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 b* O4 |: u, [7 B* U' E. r; d i" m# ^9 ]- n y
1. Replace “no” with “yes” ) \% f+ T; j5 W: i/ E5 F3 ]Try “We sit on the couch” instead of “No ...