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What worked for us with DD was always, always giving her choices. Two things for HER to choose between and we could handle which ever choice she made. This prevented alot. So if it was time for her to get her shoes on, it was "Bug, do you want to sit on my lap to put your shoes on?" or "Do you want to sit on the step?" Both accomplished our goal but she got to decide which way she wanted to do it. We have done this for everything. But it has worked for her. She is very verbal so that helps.
The other thing I did was get some thick skin to take care of the people who stared when she was tantrumming in the grocery story and I was sitting there cleaning out my purse or organizing my grocery list (in other words, ignoring her). That is how we accomplished outings when she was in the mood. People stared. I learned not to care.
Hugs! It's hard! So many challenges and no two kids are the same. I know DS is going to be a whole new project as he's already in full frustration mode.
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Tammy
Momma to Two Great Kids!!!!
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