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Our babies sense our respect and learn far more about us and our expectations when we use “no” sparingly and replace it with simple guidance and a brief explanation: “Please don’t hit the dog. That hurts her. You can hit this stuffed animal”; “I can’t let you touch the electric cord. It’s not safe. I’m going to help you let go of it”; or “I don’t want you to yell. It hurts my ears, and I can’t understand you. Please show me what you want.” Children are also more inclined to listen to “no” when we don’t say it all the time.
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Janet Lansbury
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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.
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