Thanks for this information, very timely as we navigate our toddler becoming more and more aggressive towards his younger sister. Just wondering if the time out space needs to be used for only time out exclusively? Also, do you have any advice for if big emotions come up while trying to get the child to sit on the time out chair? Thank you so much!
Thank you for your question. The spot does not need to be time out exclusively, especially if you want it close to where you are--the bottom step of the stairs, a seat in the kitchen. or a soft place on the floor. I know so many big emotions come up trying to get them to time out. Keep your language as simple as possible and use as calm a voice as possible. Remind them why--"You hit your sister. Please go to time out in the brown chair." You can acknowledge their emotions--"I see you are upset," but then continue with the direction.
If you have trouble having your child sit on a chair, use a carpet square or the bottom stair of a staircase. A carpet square is good because you can move it around the house or have one upstairs and one downstairs.
Thanks for this information, very timely as we navigate our toddler becoming more and more aggressive towards his younger sister. Just wondering if the time out space needs to be used for only time out exclusively? Also, do you have any advice for if big emotions come up while trying to get the child to sit on the time out chair? Thank you so much!
Thank you for your question. The spot does not need to be time out exclusively, especially if you want it close to where you are--the bottom step of the stairs, a seat in the kitchen. or a soft place on the floor. I know so many big emotions come up trying to get them to time out. Keep your language as simple as possible and use as calm a voice as possible. Remind them why--"You hit your sister. Please go to time out in the brown chair." You can acknowledge their emotions--"I see you are upset," but then continue with the direction.
I love how you broke this down in such an easy way to understand and follow!
It is important to break down steps. I am so glad it is helpful!
If you have trouble having your child sit on a chair, use a carpet square or the bottom stair of a staircase. A carpet square is good because you can move it around the house or have one upstairs and one downstairs.