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From no to yes
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8 _! p. Z. K& |While 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”
9 A) `+ C& V C# ?0 tTry “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 good4 b/ d7 a8 k' B, `3 K
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.! V1 M) l e2 F
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3. Stay one step ahead
7 F1 ~% N4 H' g4 P: {" uLimit 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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