"I like these two books, and gleaned a few techniques from them:
The Explosive Child, by Dr. Ross Greene
Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach by Dr. Howard Glasser.
You might drop Barbara Curtis @ mommylife.net a line. She…"
"Have you tried to sit her on the counter with you while you prepare meals? A 16 month old can stir. Or fill up the sink and let her "help" wash a few dishes while you work. That way she is with you, but occupied."
"I think I planted too much zucchini, so I'm on the lookout for ways to preserve it without filling up my freezer! Anyone have a recipe for dried or canned zucchini, zucchini relish, etc.? Can you make sauerkraut with zucchini?"
"I haven't had time to read through all of the comments, but thought I'd share some of our reasons. Please forgive me if these are repeats of what others say!
First, we homeschool because homeschooling is NOT the same kids in the same room…"
"I don't think God wills suffering. Suffering, sickness, and death were not part of His original plan for us. These things came about due to original sin.
However, He can always draw good from bad, and He uses suffering to help us, purify us,…"
"It's hard to say without knowing more about Christina's particular challenges. I do have some suggestions for very defiant/emotional and mood disordered children... but they aren't for the "average" child, KWIM?"