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From no to yes0 O: t) b' G; M5 m( _
4 o3 W' ^4 E( _6 W: c& T! FWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:) F" a6 E" A5 E* s
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
# r; O/ P) F' d: E( i, n: rTry “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 good4 s3 B J( i6 `5 s% ?+ [
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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3. Stay one step ahead, u; A/ D, f3 f* R/ t N$ S* M
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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