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From no to yes7 x/ f) {. I$ ]* G# z3 A, [
2 g, u$ V6 _' DWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:1 e% Q+ @) c+ f: a" F* l
9 z1 A3 \0 z) T6 p0 r7 |1. Replace “no” with “yes”- ] I$ m$ O7 ^7 w! `3 {$ C2 \
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.
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6 w4 `! q1 V g& b' ~. t2. Speak up when she’s good
+ ?+ K; J) O" h/ v1 x# }5 V6 L$ d" L9 jIf 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.( k/ t% A! r( n9 S
+ |4 c, `% h3 e# r1 Q& P( s6 t3. Stay one step ahead
. b# B+ X( N: p1 [$ xLimit 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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