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From no to yes( i4 m4 s. @! C1 E: M n; _1 F* ^
7 g$ x! I/ O9 t* T+ QWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:3 @% j0 y6 {" _ J2 N
- }$ L. p1 T' ^' T% R, _& C1. Replace “no” with “yes”$ F+ X+ R, M8 ]/ i4 C4 Z' X
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.
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2. Speak up when she’s good! q# u8 g: c8 `# F2 M
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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3. Stay one step ahead5 @& [2 I- N4 C2 _7 |) H
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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