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Stop That Whining!
An Expert Shares Tips and Advice
By Elizabeth Pantley
: Make sure you aren't giving whining lessons. Such as, "Will Youuu Pleeeze Stop Whyyy Niingg! It's driving me Craaazeee!"
Thank you very much! Praise your child's attempts at using a regular voice. "Ariel, I really enjoy hearing your pleasant voice!" Try to say "yes" to a request made in a regular, polite voice. For example, if your child normally whines about having a cookie after lunch, and today she asks pleasantly, try to give her at least a piece of a cookie to reward her for her appropriate manners. Make sure you tell her that's why you said okay: "Yes, you may have a cookie. I'm saying yes because you asked in such a nice voice and you didn't whine about it. Lucky you!"