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From no to yes8 U9 r! Q1 w7 ~0 q4 U- f
$ w6 T, J: @% _7 I A1 {% ?7 zWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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4 P3 a) I$ p9 h0 M# v1. Replace “no” with “yes”- `! {) x- {: w. o
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.
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+ q. L9 R* b8 E" l8 ?2. Speak up when she’s good; S& q$ R% Y& u9 B9 c) Q. i3 k6 Q9 A( 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.8 H7 b& `- ]5 @3 i% A e
0 S( p* u' O, v9 [" S0 z+ B2 ~3. Stay one step ahead
7 }8 f5 u9 H! \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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