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From no to yes6 b9 M( }$ B. c w% _- ^: B
! e, i u7 Y% Q4 u5 w i: EWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:; c, ]/ O. P. s* F! D: K6 K6 k
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1. Replace “no” with “yes”+ H$ f1 |# J* i! @8 E
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.* L! x; Q, [9 v+ ]6 S5 p0 v1 m
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2. Speak up when she’s good
. ^4 P2 H m9 L' f8 OIf 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.9 `' S2 u0 I6 ?8 \2 C- [
* h2 q6 l0 ?6 `/ |1 I. @3. Stay one step ahead
* U4 `0 Q% \4 ^, ELimit 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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