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From no to yes
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6 A, ^" k& a2 p; Z+ B# {% r% m/ AWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:. S) |& M8 E. a; o/ x9 ~& H! K
# i9 ]7 K3 e! I: m5 ~+ F$ O1. Replace “no” with “yes”
5 ~! _( X+ C% [& J$ F; 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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2. Speak up when she’s good' V) K# \+ b3 Z' p
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
0 F. F0 U) n' U/ g8 m0 d1 y# H5 b9 ^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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