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From no to yes, P5 h: o3 P) x9 ?+ _+ j
( ~* V4 g0 [9 [, c& A3 Z# @While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:- d, h7 Z' Q# B( T5 q5 x2 M
' e1 L+ K/ r% v5 n7 b1. Replace “no” with “yes”$ n% X. ~3 N; C5 E! @" J8 J
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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2. Speak up when she’s good6 X9 s+ g( Y! P+ S; a
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.3 j* p9 v& F4 W! m' w
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3. Stay one step ahead
% S. G( E2 A! H; ]. v: NLimit 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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