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From no to yes
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, c7 e% x3 d4 g" N+ F7 TWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”
3 T2 s/ _8 A* X; ?# \2 OTry “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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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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2 `2 R Y' @4 S+ G+ W' e; [3. Stay one step ahead
5 w2 J7 U) q! O' PLimit 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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