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From no to yes& R- R4 M+ j: L+ Y+ \# Z' ~
" Q# N* Y' V7 i# UWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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3 w$ u' T: v$ q# ~* M1. Replace “no” with “yes”
0 y. H. ?' H& P2 A- Q! Q8 ATry “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.8 A, v% Q8 t% \& I* X% k
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2. Speak up when she’s good3 r; k) p9 G) d& {2 I$ \3 x
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.- ^1 {( `% d/ l( a& l Y
3 _8 w% y- f2 Z% \) j+ [, J3. Stay one step ahead7 {" d8 K8 ` J
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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