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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Eating:  you sit him down and put three things on his plate - one thing he loves, one thing he likes, and something new.  That’s the meal!  No asking, no substitutions.  You decide what you serve and he decides what, if anything, he’s going to eat.  If he eats nothing that’s okay.  If he tantrums, that’s okay.  A couple meals and snacks like this and he’ll get it.  Be consistent.

Potty training:  I am a firm believer in potty training before 2 but if it’s too much for you right now wait.  Stop all attempts and just wait until he wants to.  There are 3.5 yr olds in my son’s preschool class still in diapers.

Tantrums:  Don’t engage in the tantrum.  Be there for him but don’t try reasoning with him.  They’re like raging drunks!  I deal with the issue (lost toy) and offer support but don’t take it personally.  If my kids want to scream and cry it’s okay.  I pretend it doesn’t bother me.  After the tantrum is over we talk about how it wasn’t fun for him and better ways he could get my attention or help.  Most times with tantrums, there is nothing to do (like when my kid tantrums because the ducks flew away).

Hang in there, OP.  And talk to a neurologist about migraine prevention.  It saved me. [/quote]

All of this. I also give my DS two acceptable choices (playground or park? Broccoli or green beans?) and if he says neither, then I choose. If he's waking 1-2x a night, I'd let him tantrum. He's not a newborn or a baby that needs fed. If anything, he might be overtired by waking at night and more sleep would mean better behavior. I would get a door monkey and put it on his door so he can't come out (you can have a video camera if you're worried).

I am a bit firmer with discipline, but I see the benefits. I don't spank or scream, but I definitely am not a pushover. I hold the line. If I say one last chance or we're leaving, we leave. Even when it's hard.

Also, when I'm struggling I do read or listen to a parenting book. Sometimes I only glean one thing from the book, but it makes me feel better like I have a game plan.[/quote]

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