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From no to yes$ r# V s% \3 o+ d! j
: j0 s4 ?6 q7 p2 I+ RWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”$ L( {9 L1 o$ L* J) a" R
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.1 H# F. C4 u. m2 q) Z5 s! S
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2. Speak up when she’s good. _" S; H) E8 @% C+ ?, q! K
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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. E& ]* E- x/ K. L5 ], O3. Stay one step ahead `5 q# H; z1 Z' K
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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