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From no to yes
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& O5 _& P; k$ N( R% SWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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( M5 V0 ? _' x1. Replace “no” with “yes”
9 D- h; |9 L4 w' r- q5 gTry “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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1 F5 S8 F: V: o5 J- X: V- k- T2. Speak up when she’s good0 v) X0 U( m0 f4 W- e
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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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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