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From no to yes
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) C+ a8 z L, A; |* }3 tWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:/ J! E( @7 a: {2 @1 u! E
2 R3 F- b; a' o; ?1 X1. Replace “no” with “yes”3 {9 j0 G3 U3 v: @2 U# ?2 H
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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% k2 X9 j$ }) T' f3 Q M- d2. Speak up when she’s good. J a4 V. t% p( N. Z4 p+ L
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.: s3 i8 Q, h8 M- t. O
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3. Stay one step ahead' H/ g& X" R4 G) R7 v
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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