How to Say “No” to a Toddler (Without Actually Saying “No”)

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setting boundaries is an important part of parenting. there's no doubt that. but is there a better way than engaging in power struggles

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course you want to eat another cookie. i want to eat a lot of cookies too. i get it

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you want to watch this movie? you watch this movie when you are older. mommy will write a note on this movie so that she won't forget. let's find the movie that you can watch

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you want to eat this cookie? okay. mommy will save it

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you want to eat a cookie

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in place of…”no more ice cream

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try…”i know you like ice cream

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in place of…”get down off the table right now

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in place of…”stop throwing food

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try…”food is

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in place of…”don't touch those plants

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try…”i can't understand you when you whine like that. tell me in your regular voice

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in place of…”stop banging on the table

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try…”you're hurting the table when you bang on it you show me how you are gentle

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in place of…”don't throw that ball

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how to say “no” to a toddler

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how to “make” kids listen is a huge struggle. it goes something like this…

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mom: “it's time

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toddler: “no

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mom: “no

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just like that the war of egos begins. you and your toddler are in battle mode: she is determined to stay awake

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how do you find the words to say “yes” to your toddler when you really need to say “no

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does it seem like you “spend all day saying things like…

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don't do this

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don't do that

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here's what i've learned how to say “no” to a toddler without actually saying “no

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affirm the “yes” first

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course you want to stay awake. i want to stay awake too. i get it

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course you want to watch the movie. i want to watch that movie too. i get it

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saying yes first

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shift the energy

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shifting the energy helps move the child's mindset to something else. they are determined to win the battle

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reflect and connect

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you want to stay awake

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you want to watch this movie

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listen

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is he acting out because he didn't get enough energy out through physical activity

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try…”can you sit nice on the chair please

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try…”things need to grow. let's be gentle

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in place of….”stop hitting

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try…”we use our words

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in place of…”stop whining now

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in place of…”stop touching the phone

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try…”can mommy have the phone? you have this toy

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in place of…”stop hitting

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try…”can you show me how you are gentle

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in place of…”don't take your shoes off

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try…”leave your shoes on. we take our shoes off only at home

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in place of…”no

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try…”yes

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take it outside and throw it. which would you like to do

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in place of…”stop playing

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try…”can you show me how you eat nicely

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in place of…”no

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try…”knives are dangerous. what you play

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in place of…“you can't go across the street

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try…“can you help mommy in the backyard

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so does this mean that you should never tell a toddler no

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download the checklist. you'll get the printable

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place it on your refrigerator. check things off as you go and don't forget a thing

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