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From no to yes
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, e3 D! I p# M' @' Z4 vWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:5 u U2 @, K% G# T- n2 f
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”. @2 n: g$ ~$ T, F7 {) R- Y4 P
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.5 E( A, _/ K, h3 D; v
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2. Speak up when she’s good' I- r/ P1 m }, i
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.( X8 ^# h: X% ~ C; B
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3. Stay one step ahead
1 U2 `2 _) S x9 F8 PLimit 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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