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From no to yes; S( ]! i% H! c& J
9 c; Q: d& t+ W3 I$ bWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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# J o4 k5 K) O8 o9 u" F& y1. Replace “no” with “yes”/ f* A! o% l0 a7 H* Z5 Z0 |/ _
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.6 m$ b& ]0 R; F0 P' U6 X
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2. Speak up when she’s good, d) g0 V1 N4 k' p$ }: h% f$ M+ T
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 ahead
$ g- Y; M2 j& T; z' q$ yLimit 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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