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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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8 m8 m& o/ m+ u2 c1. Replace “no” with “yes”
* N/ X+ |( V8 e: w/ h' C: |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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+ q5 \4 ]7 D( o& c$ B$ K" ~2. Speak up when she’s good! W! A1 s, I1 p/ D" W6 F% r
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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4 [/ Z: f5 N/ U# ], S" s3. Stay one step ahead
* \$ D! Y, P% uLimit 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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