1.2.3 Magic, Mary?
I liked that book, but it left us 'lopsided' - sure, I never do what he wants because he is tanturming, but how about getting him to do things I think are worth doing, but he doesn't?
We ended up giving DS a nintendo DS at age 6 so that we would have something to take away. We granted him 30 minutes of playing time per day, and when he wouldn't do what we said before the count of 3, he would loose 5 mintues. This was often enough to get to the tears, so he could cry and release what ever was blocking him from being his normal, cooperative self.
I've been on the look-out ever since for a more satisfying approach. DS eventually outgrew his desire for 'minutes.'
Love and More Love,
Grinity
