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From no to yes
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5 ~5 s y; C5 ?- q6 kWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:- O) D; A# f# f
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4 x/ p5 E- {7 N! [4 P9 m& h" [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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( H0 ]; P& V; C* G6 m7 j2. Speak up when she’s good- b8 a% d$ L/ a
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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2 G7 U7 y& d' c/ z1 o3. Stay one step ahead4 r* o# }. I2 o! w: Q
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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