* P: i$ p0 t- J" p8 SWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:. T; {: k' i( d9 x' d
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”$ `+ ^$ ?# K9 B5 E* h2 d0 U
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. " E: _! R5 I0 D 1 {2 n" c0 h# X3 V$ A+ k& v2. Speak up when she’s good ^/ a: _7 ~& T- \
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.7 r" u' B; n' B& z# S% S
) W3 B" ^0 D& x% n7 \3. Stay one step ahead % L* T9 b/ C5 }% MLimit 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.
原帖由 柏林 于 2007-4-12 12:41 发表 + F4 C$ H$ U/ T* ?' C( v
From no to yes - N8 q2 {! I& n8 w, p8 T) J. l. O$ x6 Q" p g8 O
While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: , _6 k2 c% ~7 v; \" O7 B- L6 k* Z* s& U8 i
1. Replace “no” with “yes”: ]. V& |5 |* \( ?) K3 r& K
Try “We sit on the couch” instead of “No ...