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, u7 k" G3 B) d/ x% I" iWhile 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”
2 ]' g1 y- n0 F O+ uTry “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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; O6 ?' G/ z- j2. Speak up when she’s good
, [4 s7 w7 F& g0 I$ E# PIf 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." Q$ V7 ~6 V( |; i- J- F$ S
1 @$ d$ g, }5 V' V% h3. Stay one step ahead! \6 h2 _9 ]; b; s% ^
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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