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From no to yes
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# n6 t: m6 x3 s3 V" t, g7 h l7 _5 s$ WWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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9 A$ Y0 M# s4 [' i# B1. Replace “no” with “yes”/ n! n2 k8 v- B. d: P- z) i* B& `
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.
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2 y9 E" o/ g% g1 l3 }, H2. Speak up when she’s good
2 X- k& \, T @% ?1 ?+ S/ z( e. tIf 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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9 y7 w; g3 v8 ?- ?; [3. Stay one step ahead$ g5 r ~% r G. I0 x9 T
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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