Parenting Quick Challenge: Finding Ways To Say Yes to Your Child

Do you feel like you constantly say 'no' to your preschooler?

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"No, you can't play with that right now, we have to go to school."


"No, you have to finish your dinner. I know you'll be hungry later if you don't."


Sometimes it's not even your fault:


"No, you can't play outside because it's raining."


Bummer. How negative. And don't you always feel like the bad guy? Then find a way to turn each 'no' into a 'yes'! 

• We have to go to school, but you can absolutely take that toy in the car
• I'm happy to let you play for three more minutes before you sit down to eat!
• Well, it's raining outside, but you can play in the garage with the door open 

Here's my challenge to you: Find a way to say 'yes' to your child every day. Your child will feel empowered and so will you.

How did you say 'yes' to your child today?