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From no to yes' [5 d% D$ K6 }- u- T0 i
8 b" N/ D7 B: N) C ]9 ]While 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”0 S* o3 t6 C$ e6 c2 W
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.* G: ~( s3 d5 j+ q2 Q: Y7 r
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8 B; j& J9 x) e8 k; _( ^4 Z' \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.0 l6 E* S, ^ z% z1 a
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3. Stay one step ahead, ?/ i5 N( W3 x! u7 ]
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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