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From no to yes
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8 J: G m( R' n" S% L) J+ OWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:; }5 N. O9 Q9 m# ^8 [: g4 ?$ {- X( x
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”: X: _! m7 J' |! K; T7 I! E
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
1 n2 W( m4 W1 P* R6 c$ i) EIf 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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& m, X7 I( _$ y7 }+ [% v3. Stay one step ahead! F- Y0 t$ L* g i' d1 p3 R& f
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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