 鲜花( 0)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
From no to yes, r1 {1 N# g$ z U' |! }
5 @' X& X1 O6 q( Q: iWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:# F! }/ {, h, x5 L/ y
; X2 V- Q, ~" U8 ]1. Replace “no” with “yes”
0 k \1 p" N; z, }6 x QTry “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.
: P- Z) _% Z' e g# s" Z6 c4 o
{' a2 A* Q) y3 d2. Speak up when she’s good
# ]5 y$ n( G5 f& 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.7 F* ^/ _# Y8 ~8 l
' l, ]: B8 p5 @! T7 @3. Stay one step ahead* w! l4 K \% Q, i8 T
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. |
|