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[quote=Anonymous]DD is 2 and I've heard that 3 is tougher than 2, so feel free to disregard.

I do two things.  One, my voice may get sharp with her, but I don't yell.  "DON'T HIT THE DOG, I'VE TOLD YOU BEFORE!" as opposed to "No! Hitting hurts. That is [u][b]not[/b][/u] okay" and if you want any sort of little punishment, whether a timeout or turning off the tv or whatever as an emphasis.  I try to focus on logical consequences and honestly look at her cute little face and remind myself to take a deep breath.

Two different parenting books that I try to draw from are Playful Parenting and Love & Logic.

This afternoon DD was objecting to leaving the park throwing a mini tantrum and laying down on the ground looking sad.  I told her I'd count to 5 and she could either walk or be carried, since while Iknew she was sad, we still had to leave.  At 5, I picked her up but then got us through the rough patch by carrying her upside down.  It took 10seconds and we were both laughing.

You can do it.  My parents were yellers as well as occasional spankers.  I don't want to be either![/quote]

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