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From no to yes2 u/ C. _" `5 _7 b, [# |* N2 X& T5 Y
0 l* ]% q0 M9 [3 ~+ F q9 YWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:9 I5 C `( S& B+ W
6 H- ?; G: F: ?) B; C d1. Replace “no” with “yes”$ P: T# e* E* o1 S0 l1 T
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./ j6 v. D8 R2 q) ~
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2. Speak up when she’s good
7 B: \; w8 x% ?+ [ Z* ~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 u5 F3 n+ B" l3 W
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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