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From no to yes
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- v1 ~& Z& M( M+ U+ bWhile 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”
4 K% b% N2 |$ l% @9 E6 nTry “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.; J; M* A6 z% ?- |% e7 t- x' b9 B
$ Y/ `; a# ^2 @; x2. Speak up when she’s good
4 g1 N# }# f# v$ vIf 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.- S3 B* X7 V! t
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3. Stay one step ahead
* ~3 x/ n, |9 N" d/ wLimit 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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