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From no to yes
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( D3 X% O) N2 o2 }$ z. {( F8 tWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:+ r8 I0 e4 n! z3 {2 Q" k w) v5 V7 @
+ N. j( X2 n9 u: S1. Replace “no” with “yes”
( `) t) i6 j* y7 HTry “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., w1 r- C4 o2 w6 D
' W" p; E/ k" H; U2. Speak up when she’s good6 s7 Y# d ]8 W2 D0 B( 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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! Q5 W/ l- c) J3. Stay one step ahead
Z/ f+ J5 Z# o2 l6 KLimit 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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