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From no to yes6 ]4 ^: }8 [. J
1 m* n5 E! g/ y0 X u- hWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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, t5 P* u ^7 g- g& S1. Replace “no” with “yes”
4 Q: P% \( F3 KTry “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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; R+ M& {) {2 {- g T2. Speak up when she’s good5 c5 s/ p3 z$ k+ u
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.. G* k0 Z# n; k+ c7 f! ^$ v
& M/ D( ~& F6 [: s6 W/ E+ [3. Stay one step ahead% Y3 a$ p) G" Z2 L' B% P
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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