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From no to yes" Y4 C- p) c/ G: k) f# e% Z
$ W4 L! t& ~$ n$ G% E, N/ \( {& t4 J' tWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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: y, G: k8 P8 s' i1. Replace “no” with “yes”
7 h9 m7 T: k9 t- X8 q; O1 VTry “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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# ]* u. Q* l4 B5 Z) r+ A/ R2 Q2. Speak up when she’s good
. P' d( I! R* S1 _ Y! pIf 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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3. Stay one step ahead
5 t6 B. ]9 M$ r& A a( R7 vLimit 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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