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6 O( W1 i8 O5 n4 n" wWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:' z0 D% r. M# N) U
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
9 P( |' [: n- L) O4 h8 g) \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.1 |$ y3 _( ^2 x' U
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2. Speak up when she’s good
3 h6 m( q! m1 m5 j! {9 BIf 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.5 c( v8 [+ m9 G4 g$ q
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3. Stay one step ahead9 B( R$ ~/ W$ m, \3 A: \/ T: ?. t6 Z
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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