It's too easy to say "No" to our children. In fact, a toddler hears the word no an average of 400 times in one day. Hearing the word "no"too much can have negative effects. There are other ways to communicate the action you prefer when children are behaving in an undesirable way.
Seven Positive Alternatives to No
Say "Yes" Instead of "No': Set Limits With A Conditional Yes
Words That Help Children Grow
Extras:
How to Turn Your No Into A Yes
Seven Positive Alternatives to No
Say "Yes" Instead of "No': Set Limits With A Conditional Yes
Words That Help Children Grow
Extras:
How to Turn Your No Into A Yes
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Sorry we missed class today, both Rafa and I are not feeling well. Here is a link to the Daniel Siegel Video I was talking about in class on Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9CIJ74Oxw
Also here is a link to great resources from The Teaching Pyramid curriculum. They have some great handouts for parents and families, including one called "Tell me what to do Instead", which gives you ways to tell your child no, without using NO so much! :)
http://cainclusion.org/teachingpyramid/materials_family.html
Hope these are helpful!