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From no to yes& ?, t. t, g( E0 d9 w1 W" x+ y
) q8 t( ^6 B# l5 zWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:% [4 H l: L" R4 V5 r" ]
k$ l: e) W* ]" i% F7 C: i% t# ]1. Replace “no” with “yes”
k ?; y" u. WTry “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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0 ]. O7 @; C3 u6 G N2. Speak up when she’s good9 l9 ?; @2 `5 r5 w% h
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./ a! \2 w% R( `6 {+ B1 ?
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3. Stay one step ahead/ X8 {& O0 X1 F! 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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