 鲜花( 0)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
From no to yes
6 l3 O" x: B; H h" v% ^" ]" O+ l% p
While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:8 Q) o5 H1 j* @8 l, V/ p8 M2 E
- E/ g. J. N& L8 t
1. Replace “no” with “yes”5 b* J8 B: c2 ]2 y# Q) [$ T v
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.
( u/ B: E& \3 N0 m& v) u# U- d; z6 g+ u) ~/ t2 t
2. Speak up when she’s good# W; \# m0 Y; _. G! H P/ |# k. g6 d
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.
8 k! y8 O5 j8 C* u4 V0 R) A6 n; F6 s6 k" v o; q& u' ^2 x1 ]$ g) p
3. Stay one step ahead! B+ I. x6 N9 k8 _! e
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. |
|