Adult wants to say: Tell them what they can do: “Don’t chase the kitty.” “You can wiggle this yarn for the kitty.” “Don’t wake the baby.” “Let’s use our whisper voices.” “Don’t run in the parking lot.” “Hand-holding time.” “Don’t throw sand.” “Sand is for pouring and digging.” “Don’t be so bossy.” “I like to be asked, ‘Can you please help me?’ ” “Don’t wiggle while I’m trying to tie your shoelaces.” “Time to freeze like a statue!” “Don’t throw laundry.” “You can throw your stuffed animals.” “Don’t jump on the couch.” “You can jump from the bottom step to the beanbag chair.”
