Whining

Calling all parents with success stories about how they ended their toddler's whining... Please submit your success stories by commenting on this post. We're looking for any and all possible ideas to break through Noah's newest toddler habit. Though I read on babycenter.com that whining is a common stage and a very effective way for a toddler to get attention, it does 't make it anymore pleasurable to hear while I'm making dinner in the evening. Any thoughts???