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From no to yes% g+ W* O$ y% F; j2 [
& |1 {. q' z3 `- }- B" w8 j& bWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:( k+ B. A, @1 X: c/ P2 L
; X# `; R: ~7 Z/ ]1. Replace “no” with “yes”
. @9 N7 b$ I& B8 G# z/ aTry “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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2. Speak up when she’s good1 Z! t5 k! `! F0 Z9 _5 C2 ~
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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! z5 u) c& f) S3 k' d# Q4 l3. Stay one step ahead. W0 ~3 H3 h9 H, Y0 p; w7 }: K
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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