Time out was used regularly by myself. It allowed time for the situation to diffuse, so it was really for myself as well as the kids. Time to think and calm down before reacting

Sometimes time out gives you time to “cool down”. It also lets them know they need to stop what they were doing or saying. We have always used a corner where they sit,….not…. facing the wall. You can then take them to sit with you and talk to them calmly about why they did or said something. You may find out that they were upset about something else, and just didn’t know how to tell you. Sometimes it is something that genuinely upsets them and you may be able to reach a compromise. As they get older more time with open communication is very important.

i would only use the room option as a last resort so they can settle down and think because i don’t want to discourage them from sleeping in their room. a naughty corner is a better idea so then their room isn’t a place of punishment. also make sure there isn’t all things to play with in their room if you do send them there or they will be having fun instead lol

I love time out or “Go to your room for down time”. Works wonders in my house..

Time out works well if you use it properly.

Its a good idea Time out but I personally have never used it

I have read a lot of research about discipline and punishment and lke Dr. Peter Haiman, I belive there are more effective ways of helping children to understand and learn what is good behaviour and what is harmful and negative behaviour. On their own – what are they to think about? Worry why they have been sent away? Being empathetic and educating children is more effective then sending them away. I wouldn’t like it if my friends, work colleagues or partner sent me away to time out if they weren’t happy with what I’d said or done. I’d rather talk about it, say sorry and move on…

That’s an interesting read. Thanks

I must confess sometimes time out is just 2 minutes to stop me from exploding

for me they just get a longer spell in time out if the first time does not work, and the second one had normally done the trick, cause third is to bed, regardless of time of day

We didn’t use time out, a good taking to usually did the trick – every child is different though.

Great advice. Always an interesting topic.

Time out can be a good tool but should be used as a last resort. Try to deal with the behaviour or cause of the behaviour first.

thanks for the advice again

Learnt a lot here. Thank you.

thank you sharing this article good read

Time out is a powerful tool when it comes to getting kids to stop, calm down and reflect on their behaviourwise, just don’t use it too often or it loses its power.

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  • • ginoula5 replied
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  Exactly what you said, as effective as it is use it wisely because it will surely lose power with them.

thanks for sharing was a great read

good tips, perserverence is the key too

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.