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Hey Lorna,

Haven't been around much so am only just getting to this now.  One thing I ahve found with Harrison is that if I turn my back to him, he hates it and usually responds in the way I would like (at least some of the time).  Like the ohter night at dinner, he was being cheeky about something and I wanted him to say sorry and he kept saying no.  But then asked for a cuddle.  I told him no cuddle until he said sorry...NO!  So I turned my back to him.  He of course came to the front of me so I turned the other way again, and instantly, he said sorry.  Worth a shot.

I can only imagine the dread you must be feeling with your plane trip coming up.  SOON!  Has this issue settled at all?  Have you found anything that works?

Distraction is probably going to be your best bet.  If what you are trying isn't working, keep trying till you find something that catches his eye.  Of course, you don't want to use the lolly or food tactic...could set yourself up for heartache with that one.

Best of luck to you.  Please keep in touch.

Hi Lorna,

I have noticed my 15 month old has found his voice and has started screaming, i just ignore it but it is not as full on as this sounds.  The only thing i can think to suggest right now is some sort of diversion or distraction tactic.  Like if he is doing it on the change table maybe something like stickers on his hands to keep him busy.  i would still try to not make a big deal out of it because if he knows he's getting a rise from you i think it will make it work.

Do you know why he does it?  Like is he tired, grumpy, just liking the sound of it or not wanting to co-operate with you???  Maybe if you can find out what motivates the screaming, a situation could be avoided before if you could see it coming....do you know what i mean?

Sorry, not much help!  Julie