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why they do exactly the opposite of what you ask
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maybe they are testing limits. because they do this sometimes. but it can also have to do
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don't run! stop running
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don't climb there
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please don't jump from there
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don't jump from the couch
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stop running on the slippery floor
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don't throw your toys like this
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i was realizing that i was becoming a nagging mom that never wanted to become. and i was hating it
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they focus exactly on the behavior that we are trying to stop
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luckily there is an easy fix: replacing negative language
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instead of telling the child what they shouldn't do
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negative language tells the child what they shouldn't do. it doesn't give any suggestions of positive actions that the child could take
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when i tried this
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another thing happened. i started to say “stop” and “don't” a lot less often. these words became more powerful when i needed to use them
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better alternatives to using negative language
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don't run ⇒ please walk
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don't jump ⇒ please go down slowly
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don't yell ⇒ please use a quiet voice
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don't hit ⇒ please be gentle
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don't ride your bike so fast ⇒ please slow down
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don't throw the toys ⇒ please put them gently on the ground
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don't talk to me like that ⇒ please use kind words
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don't grab the toy out of another kid's hands ⇒ please use your words and ask
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don't play
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don't slam the door ⇒ please close it gently / without making a noise
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stop that loud tantrum ⇒ i'm here
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don't interrupt me ⇒ please wait until i finish talking
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these are examples. but once you get used to the approach you'll see that you can transform any negative phrase into a positive one
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