i use two methods actually, the thinking corner and the spanking.when we are at home, the thinking corner comes more into play. when my girl was younger like 2 yr old, she was spanked once with a cane (by that, i mean, those white little rods that come attached with balloons). But I didn't just cane her. First I warned her, like I told her to stop her misbehaviour by the count of 3. Then I also told her that if she didn't after 3 was out, she would be caned once. If she insisted and continued, and I had to count till 4, she would have 2 strokes. Of course, she tried. But only once because I carried out what I said I would. So now, especially when we are out, I only had to count to 2 max if she is within earshot or show her the countings with my fingers and yes, it also never went pass 2 before she stops.