I've been really disappointed in myself lately for how I've been handling DS's tantrums and power struggles. There has been too much yelling and I've had to physically hold him down for the last 5-6 diaper changes. I was home with him yesterday because he was sick (again for the 5th time this month) and while the morning went okay the afternoon was a nightmare. When he woke up from his 10 minute nap he screamed for 2.5 hours straight and refused to eat, drink or even watch tv. I tried ignoring him but after 2 hours the screaming was really draining.

Anyway what are your tips for dealing with this? I know I'm doing everything wrong. I try to ignore him but he really wears me down. I know I'm supposed to take him to a "cool-down" spot to calm down, but what if he refuses to stay there no matter what I do? What about diaper changes? Should I just not change him? I literally have to hold him down with all my strength and I feel like by doing that he's "winning" the power struggle by making me so mad. Does that make sense?