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From no to yes- E! H y/ N4 T# v
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
* S0 X- T8 r5 n4 N" FTry “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.8 p/ @& M% s4 P6 V9 ^4 b& M
; Z$ Y: x, P% T2. Speak up when she’s good: R# b9 L) E: C) b* u" J
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.1 j1 \/ X* g+ j D
7 ?) Z3 c- N+ K5 \; P0 b3. Stay one step ahead& @9 ?. c+ K/ V' p7 ~2 M, U- @
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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