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From no to yes
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+ p3 q! t, Y3 mWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:, V1 m! p; w- H4 C2 G
4 ?9 j2 D8 k) l1 f* n1. Replace “no” with “yes”
m. v( \ I) Z, _# f1 g: yTry “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.% E5 ?! l( l8 I- n3 V
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2. Speak up when she’s good
: z Q/ `9 i* K6 Z+ T; M/ \% NIf 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.3 ]5 X `: @. ~1 |$ I1 U
* a2 ~- W# [) d* B+ C& j3. Stay one step ahead
% t0 f6 z$ Y# JLimit 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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