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From no to yes
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9 v1 ?, j: i- D3 M3 G WWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:) R+ _8 o; n$ M- m. E- b9 D3 e
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”* Y' k& W9 ?7 P( o6 J, x6 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.7 w7 `0 U6 l' I2 n# R+ J( n
, g: W ^& L7 r2. Speak up when she’s good6 T; [5 Z! a F/ Y7 ~; X0 p
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.
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6 d6 Z5 p/ Q* K3. Stay one step ahead4 [9 t4 G2 Z9 n& K
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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