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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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: b$ `2 ~/ [8 I: t0 Y U* ]1. Replace “no” with “yes”% {: [7 l, l5 @- e5 {2 a9 @0 H
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.! a7 c% U. _$ i9 D
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2. Speak up when she’s good
; f% U# ~$ d0 ?, q- n- mIf 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.7 f; H; J3 F' B( y' M0 k ~6 }
: _2 S' j9 i* J6 g; `) i3. Stay one step ahead5 M6 U' e: x3 h# `5 l* j
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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