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From no to yes6 @* |$ C. U6 |* e$ D5 d# x3 z
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:2 }4 p7 d$ U0 v2 T2 B9 @- H
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
4 O! l i. U: k4 ]7 CTry “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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, c9 _7 k% E2 g2. Speak up when she’s good
' n3 K5 J6 R1 Y4 `' v2 {* ^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.
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/ }( N9 V _6 B2 y9 D4 e3. Stay one step ahead
6 D( X! e7 @% L- p: O7 sLimit 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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