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G9 Z7 D$ H$ h; u zWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
/ ?1 E- \% ~: n6 E) ZTry “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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+ o1 a x1 g6 H7 {* U! Q' M! f8 f3 _& a2. Speak up when she’s good
/ E8 R- T2 A5 H2 ], GIf 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.# C9 D8 S" ]6 Y
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3. Stay one step ahead
% y; c9 \% `/ g0 v& E. iLimit 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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