muzzles aren't legal but at our house we kept telling our son who screams and cries a lot that we will not meet his needs unless he speaks

in a normal voice and with respect

depends what he's screaming about... if its just tantrum (attention seeking) then don't reward with attention; reward goodness w/ attention

instead. Basic dog training technique, counterintuitive but breathtakingly effective. Cannot negotiate with a tantrum-thrower!

agrees with ignoring the screaming, as hard as it is-eventually child will get the message that it doesn't get them what they want

he just screams, I think he likes the sound of it. It drives me crazy.

lollipop. television. puppies are useful too!

duct tape

give them to the grandparents

depends on parenting style. and age of child. for me, age 3&up will know that inappropriate behaviour has consequences - be it loss of

privileges, "time out corner" or such.

thanks shai, he's mildly autistic. maybe it's time to get stricter about it. I can't stand the noise level when he does it.