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From no to yes
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) o7 }# {- C" l2 D7 Q; gWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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/ k0 K, R1 I/ T$ o) Q' Z1. Replace “no” with “yes”; X2 O' ~( d8 _/ H
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.9 Q% l4 h6 I8 ?, w' \
! ?5 g2 A: A3 C1 c) x! L4 W4 l, _2. Speak up when she’s good
! G) L, o" T5 F5 K6 T: MIf 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.. `. _, R# b3 W k5 k; X# y
& y9 R6 h5 M9 Y% B, k* y/ l3. Stay one step ahead
4 n5 r& E0 `2 @' M) |9 C0 j6 qLimit 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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