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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: H9 `& w4 ]1 M# `2 A+ b
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* A( k8 R: t6 G6 i* s1 ^" gTry “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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" y+ v. T3 L" Z$ R; f2. Speak up when she’s good3 b) c! @1 y! o5 a/ d" z
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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+ P2 m# G: z9 v4 n% I1 P3. Stay one step ahead
7 Y2 s- J4 h5 h) g2 n2 E6 WLimit 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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