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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is going through a MAJOR whining/tantrum phase.  It is out of control.  And I wish it was about something substantial, but the littlest things set one off.  For example, a few days ago she had a kicking screaming fit because I backed into the driveway and she wanted the car to be facing forwards.  ugh.  20 minutes!!  Other examples - the wrong sippy cup, someone not doing exactly what she says during a game, etc.

My current strategy is: as soon as it starts, I tell her no one else wants to hear her screaming, please go finish screaming in her room.  Which she does.  20 minutes later (when it's over), I will go in there, talk to her about her behavior, she becomes very rational - "I won't do that again mommy." "Sorry I acted that way."  But then we repeat the same cycle.  Sometimes there are a few tantrums a day, sometimes none, but my strategy doesn't seem to be working long term because they are still happening.  It's maddening!!!  Another small piece of background (though it doesn't completely correlate time-wise) - she has a new (month old) sister and I have now stay home (no more nanny).

Is this normal, adjustment to new family dynamic, a phase, help??!!!  [/quote]

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