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From no to yes/ `3 Y9 I+ d/ p
1 j4 f8 B8 h! K6 D/ |! F6 ?3 [While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:( t# n$ u6 ?- b: i8 s) z: L. |
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
: @9 _0 Q f- m/ ?1 q) xTry “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.1 R0 F# [, U; ?9 d, { Y) b
& e( \% ], H- x2. Speak up when she’s good7 Y) y6 g2 e: L5 K# `+ _: B
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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3. Stay one step ahead+ V5 a9 X/ v( q
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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