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From no to yes6 d- y" B" J5 {6 B A, f$ b
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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8 X% \6 Q, b4 a: w1. Replace “no” with “yes”
+ e2 E7 ?( j3 a5 \, u, cTry “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.! `2 ^; L3 n7 }! {8 \
! d- M% k) K' U. E X1 z: x" x, K2. Speak up when she’s good, h. A) U" Y1 N$ c0 W
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.6 o+ g2 e" R5 g
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3. Stay one step ahead
. B) s2 o. m) I0 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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