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From no to yes
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1 ~( f( K- Q9 s5 u" FWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:; W' {. r. g! L& }9 Y
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
( k ]! A4 X4 {5 HTry “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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1 {8 E3 V: y0 c1 Y( e2. Speak up when she’s good
6 g" T( E W" b" X& v' sIf 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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+ U: O4 J0 J' }% |8 u3. Stay one step ahead
# O- l$ F+ ?4 Q( q* P4 nLimit 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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