Time out?

[kidlove]

Daycarewhisperer: you are doing the exact same thing as "time out" just calling it something else. you are removing the child from the problem, making a clear message of "what you did was not okay", and giving them time to reflect. That is a "time-out" IMO. thats exactly what I do, and it does work....you send a clear message to the child, "I am in charge" and you give them time to think about what they have done.

After a "time-out" I will address the situation with the child, we will talk about the "right" choice, I will encourage them to apolligize to me or who ever they offended, and "back to play"......because they spend time in "time-outs" I see them, stop....think.....an d sometimes change their choice before the same mistake.....other times, they will right their wrong. ex. if they hit someone....they think about it, then quickly say "sorry" give a hug, and I say...."thankyou" for doing whats right. therefor, timeout must work. (if done right)