Tips to Make Time Out An Effective Way to Modify Your Child’s Behavior
- Time out should be in a chair or a certain spot in your house so that when you tell your child to go to time out, they will automatically know where to go.
- The amount of time a child should spend in time out should be equal or less than their age. Spending too much time in time out can have negative consequences.
- After their time is up, get down on their level and remind them that the behavior that they were doing is unacceptable. Have them apologize if necessary.
- A child doesn’t have to remain quiet during the entire time that they are in time out but you want them to be quiet and to quit throwing their fit before their time is up.
- Use time out to target unwanted behaviors.
- Do offer positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Your child’s time out location should be in a place that has limited distractions so that they can remain seated and able to still for their allocated amount of time.
- If they do get up, place them back into time out without making any eye contact. Also, reset their time.
- Consistency is key for time out to become an effective tool.
- Time out is an effective way to discipline a toddler or young child.
Do You Use Time Out to Modify Your Child’s Unwanted Behaviors?
