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From no to yes; H' _9 T7 W Y% c1 }) l1 {' T
! \3 n1 p6 D8 ?, ~2 aWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:
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* @+ w6 }& @& i+ n: U* F1. Replace “no” with “yes”& S6 Z5 M% C( ` i& K7 Z# W
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.% I" e& A/ u% f6 }2 H2 ~
- G2 N; q8 p0 ]; m) p2. Speak up when she’s good" L& V. T) P- {. K; B
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.: }6 K: y; [2 X! }5 m- E! _. r# |. d
: a4 q k u1 X- M3. Stay one step ahead
1 n, k2 U( a, ?* [# n* l# X$ gLimit 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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