A time-out period removes kids from stressful situations where behavior becomes uncontrolled and unacceptable to others. Dr. Glenn Latham -- education professor, behavioral researcher and author of The Power of Positive Parenting -- reminds parents that the time-out period isnt a punishment. When used constructively, the time allows your child to think about the behavior and make constructive changes. Used inappropriately, time-out resembles going to sit in the corner -- minus the dunce hat. The goal is that time-out allows your child to calm down and cool off.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:39:33 +0000