4 year old---timeout

[ilove3baby]

Just started timeout with DD which seems to be going very well...any helpful hints to continue?

 

[JASMAK]

Just make sure they know WHY they are there, and remind them afterwards so they know the bahviour they did exactly, not just "you were acting naughty". Then make sure there is an apology to you, or whoever...and then kisses and hugs so that they know that you still love them.

 

[ilove3baby]

Exactly what I was thinking...thank you! Do you use the time-out method??

 

[JASMAK]

yup...and also grounding from toys, like DSi's and Wii

 

[ilove3baby]

Great! Thank you!

 

[kel21]

Just started timeout with DD which seems to be going very well...any helpful hints to continue?

Just make sure they know WHY they are there, and remind them afterwards so they know the bahviour they did exactly, not just "you were acting naughty". Then make sure there is an apology to you, or whoever...and then kisses and hugs so that they know that you still love them.

I do the same as jasmak, only thing I would add is the amount of time is supposed to only be 1 min for every year they are. So at 4 years old only 4 mins. Anything more than that is not supposed to be helpful! Good luck!