I have just read soom googled info about how to say yes to your child but meaning no.
For example Chld wants candy from a store. You want to just say No he cant have it. The positive way to let him know this is to say things like Yes you can have candy after dinner time etc.
I do do this quite alot but as they are getting older they realise that i am now not buying the candy from the store so that they can have it later. They are also remembering that i said they can have candy after lunch and i still do not want them to. I am now starting to say mummy does not have the pennies for candy and think that too would be an ever lasting reaction later on in life. This is only an example of a scenario.
I have friends that always say yes to things and let them have their chosen activity, their chosen toy, their chosen sweat etc. Their kids are better behaved than mine. I do have a very strong willed child and am currenlty under a pead but between appointments is so very long to wait to see wahts next. I have read so many books too. Any suggestions from any one that has had long term effects ie someone tried something 7 years ago and are seeing the benefits or just anyone with some stories would be great.
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beattrixpotter · 22/08/2008 14:35
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