From no to yes # v' B) b$ c ^ P! }) z " L4 F" l! P: l* a3 N( M- Z5 @While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: $ G$ T; d3 a* `6 ]% ]5 H" O* T . U6 H" J8 F2 m1 h Q$ A X1. Replace “no” with “yes” 8 T5 M# o# Y) [9 [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.5 O4 x. P) v2 F# {& I
8 S4 `& N3 ]. P: U* S. w2. Speak up when she’s good # @" ]: @# ^1 r. QIf 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.9 ]8 [4 [( b# k- v3 b# g; l* _' d
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3. Stay one step ahead - N' _! G: e- l2 O% hLimit 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 & c, q$ ]5 o0 b; [3 ]
From no to yes" U/ b; U8 X- q9 |0 @
4 }4 g8 f* q7 P) iWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down: 2 a$ O2 Q. v; J( i1 _" f* |5 } # q9 N9 k* z$ N4 q! {( l# o b1. Replace “no” with “yes”) ~; d4 U7 U4 a! v' N" N
Try “We sit on the couch” instead of “No ...