How to Discipline Your Child With Time Out

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Tip 1 - When Time-Outs Don't Work

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sami Tueni | permalink

This old standby isn't effective for every kid. Here are seven other discipline tactics you can try.

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/time-out/when-time-outs-dont-work/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Techniques for Time-Out for Children | Ask Dr Sears

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Exo Fire | permalink

A time-out for children is an effective form of discipline if used correctly. Try these 10 time-out techniques when disciplining your child.

For further reading: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/discipline-behavior/10-time-out-techniques ^[2]

Tip 3 - 'Time-Outs' Are Hurting Your Child

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Heavensblade 23 | permalink

In a brain scan, relational pain—that caused by isolation during punishment—can look the same as physical abuse. Is alone in the corner the best place for your child?
Tags: books, children and familes, discipline, parenting, psychology

For further reading: http://time.com/3404701/discipline-time-out-is-not-good/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Time-outs: How to make them work (12 to 24 mo.) | BabyCenter

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lesa | permalink

The key to time-out success is knowing how and when to introduce the technique. Here are six secrets to make the most of time-outs.
Tags: Time-outs, timeout, time out, time-out, punishment, solitude, time-out spot, time-out together, positive time-out

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_time-outs-how-to-make-them-work-12-to-24-mo_12252.bc ^[4]

Tip 5 - What to do when time-outs don't work (ages 3 to 4) | BabyCenter

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kristian Rex | permalink

What to do when your preschooler doesn't stay put, gets into more trouble, or continues to scream during the cooling-off period.
Tags: time outs, time-outs, break, resting, discipline, separation, quiet time, testing, limits, boundaries, cooling off, cool off, screaming, yelling

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_what-to-do-when-time-outs-dont-work-ages-3-to-4_65539.bc ^[5]

Tip 6 - Time In or Time Out for Disciplining Toddlers

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carolyn Spector | permalink

We ask top child-raising experts about the pros and cons of using timeouts.
Tags: Gina Shaw, parenting, parenting discipline, toddler, toddler discipline, dealing with tantrums, toddler timeout, timeout

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/disciplining-toddlers ^[6]

Tip 7 - 6 Successful Time-Out Tactics

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Peter Christoff | permalink

Whether it's your first attempt at using this method of discipline, or you've tried and been unsuccessful in the past, these pointers will help make time-outs effective.

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/discipline/time-out/successful-time-out-tactics/ ^[7]

Tip 8 - Time Outs

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chandrakant Mane | permalink

Learn about using timeouts do defuse a situation, and find guidelines for using timeouts with kids. Find out everything you need to know about parenting. Parents.com

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/time-out/ ^[8]