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From no to yes
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! Z- P8 N) |7 B$ q s+ ]2 c0 fWhile 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# D/ W! N: i; I5 L m
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.3 H% Y, x( `. D" W
: ]& S2 `1 p$ k: a2. Speak up when she’s good
& Y. U& @- t+ x. FIf 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.& R7 `+ k2 T2 C* k! I
f1 N) Y, y9 r& z% t3 U3. Stay one step ahead9 G# x( l/ h7 g" s" _
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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