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From no to yes
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:8 L, L% y c3 Y f
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”5 H( l+ [5 t, m& ^
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.+ t; p6 V. z; P6 ~ u5 h
5 y Y: n( \" j- _; [6 @& C+ r2. Speak up when she’s good
# X/ L: I# K" k) C; l+ ? WIf 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.8 t U4 c' k* C. }6 d5 X
8 e' ]9 \; T; t. I q6 h7 V3. Stay one step ahead
9 U; p. f% c8 ^6 S5 qLimit 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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