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From no to yes
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4 d" F. g2 s$ ^* p! vWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:7 J ? v2 W! @' V4 z6 _ m
* F( ^4 Q7 h- ]* J. F. [ R6 x1. Replace “no” with “yes”
/ m& _4 Z4 L! O: {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.
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) a4 S+ {4 N8 B& @# z1 S. i5 a2. Speak up when she’s good' U' w! ?2 q9 E/ O+ b" d
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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( d: r4 m$ `7 ]1 p e0 K3 R! A3. Stay one step ahead
2 K* Z' B" ?# SLimit 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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