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From no to yes) R6 y' Z0 w" q* ], z' }& f2 P. Y
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While saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:) P/ ]9 t0 c6 J' C' h
9 T! l& s7 b6 W: X9 H; J; x1. Replace “no” with “yes”
) G( x1 a; M6 Y" RTry “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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8 p k* X( J9 F2. Speak up when she’s good+ A+ `# N8 D& @9 R$ j/ s( H: s
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. V2 C+ H0 p4 J$ [4 E9 | T3 ?0 s
3 H0 \$ n3 X3 `$ p! m3. Stay one step ahead
+ y2 V2 O5 ~8 m6 P& Q j, [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. |
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