鲜花( 0) 鸡蛋( 0)
|
From no to yes* H7 l! R- \( W6 j* V, ?
! J- ~8 @# g4 o3 cWhile saying no to your toddler is often necessary, it isn’t fun for either of you. To cut down:% ]; I, Y' K1 [/ q, n8 L( U
. t- W5 S# c6 k1. Replace “no” with “yes”
, g, U- O5 ~) m2 [/ b3 P4 ITry “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.
: h( }$ O6 _/ f' E5 n. M8 ?
! @6 C8 S! W' Q2. Speak up when she’s good
6 @5 A. e6 z' _. r D" |# lIf 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.
: ^" B, n7 G. P- P/ ~
7 s1 Q, v( Z- |! [2 V) P1 \, L3. Stay one step ahead
g) {8 m# ]7 C+ c9 X/ e" F. aLimit 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. |
|