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From no to yes
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: w& p# W6 c) F9 k$ w6 g1 z" q& HWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:9 q% Y9 r- T, Q4 U4 A. e
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
! {$ A( x6 u" t4 k; yTry “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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( X/ N5 S1 R ?$ a5 j5 R- K2. Speak up when she’s good
4 ]/ @1 h7 r; g! \1 qIf 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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. q$ m) Q$ n7 J5 [ N7 V3 f6 P3. Stay one step ahead
w- R5 Q5 X, ]- e. H2 E" bLimit 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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