ok ... I don't know what the rules for gentle parenting are with regards to certain methods. But I was just checking out Dr Karps (sp?) happiest toddler on the block and thought you might want to take a look into it.
It seems strange, i know (you have to watch the video to understand why i say it's strange)... but if it works and doesn't harm your child .. WHY NOT?
You can find a few youtube videos search happiest toddler on the block and watch them you can get a rough idea how it works so no need to buy the dvd.

tell us how u go with it because apparently some aprents get immideate positive repsonse