When Time-Out is Finished Did you miss a post in this series? Read parts one, two, three, and four. So, now that you’ve effectively been using time-out, what do you do when the time is up? After your child has been sitting quietly, the timer will sound. Don’t just let your child get down. Go to your child. Ask, “Are… [Continue Reading]
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How to Effectively Use Time-Out as a Discipline Technique | Part 4
Time-Out Rules You Should Follow Did you miss a post in this series? Read parts one, two, and three. Of course, time-out sounds easy . . . until you try it. It’s then that the yelling, screaming, kicking, and running away start. Good rules to follow for time-out: Time-out is effective for children ages eighteen months and… [Continue Reading]
How to Effectively Use Time-Out as a Discipline Technique | Part 3
Where Your Kids should Take a Time-Out Did you miss a post in this series? Read parts one and two. One of the most important things about time-outs is choosing WHERE to do it. A few things to consider: Find a place that is BORING. This should be away from the flow of the play…. [Continue Reading]
How to Effectively Use Time-Out as a Discipline Technique | Part 2
Three Behaviors When Time-Out Should Be Used Did you miss a post in this series? Read parts one and three. On Monday we talked about how time-outs are effective, especially for children from the foster care system . . . although this time-out system really can work for any child. I talked about one of the situations when… [Continue Reading]
How to Effectively Use Time-Out as a Discipline Technique
How to Effectively Use Time-Out as a Discipline Technique Did you miss a post in this series? Read parts two and three. I never used to be a fan of time-out. It never seemed to work. With my older three we’d do more consequence-based discipline. If they didn’t put their toys away, they didn’t get them for… [Continue Reading]