How do you stay sane in the face of incessant toddler whining? My girls are 21 months old and the constant whining is driving me around the twist. They both have very good verbal skills so i dont think its frustration over not being understood, more that they are very independent little souls who know exactly what they want. I do remove child or myself from the situation when it gets too much and there is no resolution but I feel like I'm constantly doing this and being grumpy mummy. Coping mechanisms much appreciated cos my standbys of coffee, chocolate and wine aren't cutting it any more