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From no to yes* u( ^1 O0 t/ r1 {' L# x: b3 w
. g1 { j4 D* V& ]* [. HWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:, a0 ]: u. B) k; _. T- V( J
0 Q! S$ g9 D$ V6 d& b7 N1. Replace “no” with “yes”; _" ]0 A: k) [0 ]9 C. ]
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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+ R9 ?; L9 S) c! r- ~* {* T2. Speak up when she’s good
, L$ m5 D& c' dIf 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.# U9 ?4 T2 h7 ^" `5 ^
! H0 Q& b! k/ b) t) V3. Stay one step ahead
9 y7 m9 D" N! c2 r3 M- ^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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