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From no to yes
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6 |& j, G+ U6 o% e( F7 yWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:0 u I! _& t6 p+ [+ k
, e; k3 C ]( h/ e1. Replace “no” with “yes”: l' I8 ]& p q4 ]- I
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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& S0 X6 x0 ~* R; y2. Speak up when she’s good1 n7 b. E7 ?3 }+ ^
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.' t, ?0 x! a% W1 g
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, V- {) t9 Z. J. L4 bLimit 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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