[chriswswife7310]

Maybe what you're doing doesn't work. Our 3 year old is VERY VERY VERY strong willed, so I'm not speaking out of turn, however, from what you said, you may not be using the right forms of discipline. Sometimes you can't just use a calm no or give him something that he's allowed to have, sometimes, when the situation warrants it, a child needs you to either put them on time out (when they are old enough, your little guy isn't) or even eventually a swift yet not hard swat on the tush. One thing you can try is let him cry it out in his crib (I assume since he's so little that he's still in a crib). Some are appalled at this but if you don't show him that certain behaviors are unacceptable and he'll simply get something positive in return for his fits why should he stop? Sometimes, even at his young age, a little one needs a correction. For example, if you just mopped the kitch floor and you want your guy to stay off and tell him no, you can't walk/crawl on the floor and he does, physically pick him up and move him to the boundary line. If he crosses again, again, tell him "No!", move to where he is allowed to be, and keep repeating the process until he respects your leadership. Even at 13 months children are VERY smart and know a lot more than I think most of us realise. I think he's playing you because he gets an acceptable toy/object when he throws a fit, or gets a calm correction rather than something that lovingly yet firmly says you are the boss (and your husband)... sadly it's NOT easy. Our 3 year old is VERY trying, but they NEED NEED NEED our loving leadership, not our friendship.