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From no to yes' C" S( }) M F S+ ?3 }
1 H" a( B5 k# b: ZWhile 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”# n) H! ^! J/ m. }# V9 T, D
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.$ W0 H6 m6 F! i. v! B
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2. Speak up when she’s good
# i9 C1 M% M$ f& Y. k* f/ N' N6 }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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3. Stay one step ahead8 z; Q# S1 c, W4 K0 l) r' n
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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