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From no to yes6 b( T! _3 ]9 c3 Y) a" K& r
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:/ Q$ d/ s* v0 ^
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”1 u! `7 k8 ]7 s3 T
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.# z! ~# @9 n2 q- G
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2. Speak up when she’s good( q& g1 Q' c$ D4 o. w
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.( h+ e1 `& T- [5 P6 A/ G0 o5 O
/ C, \0 f0 I8 s# g8 T% k+ X3. Stay one step ahead
- @" s: R3 D3 v' B7 _2 R3 Z' B3 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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