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7 Q1 ~* P% X F8 W4 m6 _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”
/ X# v* A$ q3 S3 W2 x% CTry “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.5 I" Q( ~& O2 Z2 P2 L3 V( ^
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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.2 K1 e2 p) Y3 r# I
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3. Stay one step ahead" u6 Z1 o6 g5 r
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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