(continued to cukoomom)...having a bad day. Definitely, you need to try and schedule his day with interactive activities that you are part of. Get him to help you fold clothes and clean up around the house--this will make even a 1 yr old feel proud and important. Most of the negative behaviors we see in children stem from a need for attention--so redirect the negative behavior he's displaying to get that extra attention into positive attention you can give. When there are the outbursts, and there will be, do not reward him by giving in, ignore the behavior after you have given a stern warning that he cannot have what he wants. He will eventually learn that the behavior is not going to get him what he wants.

To Cukoomom, You have to be consistent and learn to ignore behaviors like screaming and hollering and the whines because if you allow yourself to be drawn into the "attention getting act" you will fuel the behavior and teach the child that they will get there way if they engage in this negative behavior. Also, give the child a consistent scheduled routine through out the day. Children like and respond well to structured organized activities that keep them involved. Some children also require more one on one attention from their parent(s) and cannot be left to their own independent play for any length of time--it's not their fault, it's just the way they are. When tantrums and screaming moments occur, stay calm and in control, while you think about what could be motivating the behavior. Maybe he didn't sleep too well, maybe he's a little more hungry, or maybe just like you--he is havi...

I really need help my 1yr old son is out of control and im so lost...he cries and whines so much its just easier to give in then to go crazy with the screaming and hollering....what can i do he is only 1yr and alot of those tactics dont work.PLEASE HELP!!!

I need help in passing a kidney stone, that is sooo painful that it hurts to even sleep. I have and still on pain killers, but are not working. I need and fast and easy way to pass them. I need sleep in the worst way before I really my mind. Is there something at home that I would be able to do as soon as possible. Can anybody out there help me?

How do you make the ulcer pain go away when the pain really starts to attack?

I'm trying to pass one too. Good luck!

Spanking is always the wrong choice!

Thanks my husband is trying to pass one now, so I'm looking for information to help him. I'll give this a try.

Excellent article! It is frustrating that so many parents do not take the time to learn and utilize other forms of discipline. I find it comforting and rewarding to be able to say "It is not ever ok to hit anyone", and not have to cope with the anxiety of trying to explain why it would be ok for me (or anyone else) to hit them.