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Time-Out: Advanced Rules
Now that you know the basics, here are a few extra tips:
Don’t Say Much.
This is superimportant! Once you start counting,
stay calm and neutral. The less you say, the more your child’s stressed-
out brain will be able to hear. The time for your explanations and being
friends again will come later … after time-out is over.
Don’t Be Emotional.
Adults who get upset when they do time-outs
may make kids protest and fight even more. Our emotional reaction can
accidentally backfire and make our uncivilized little friends feel
“challenged to fight,” causing them to respond with the primitive fury of
tiny Neanderthals.
Do Time-Out the Same Way Every Time.
Consistency helps
kids learn. Use the same tone of voice, stern face, and counting speed
each time. Pretty soon, your tot will recognize exactly when you’re
serious and give in before you get to three.
Molly found that after doing time-outs about ten times,

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Molly found that after doing time-outs about ten times,
her 15-month-old Albert stopped pushing the limits so
much. She found that just raising her warning finger and
sternly saying, “One!” usually made him stop, so that he
rarely needed time-outs anymore.
Don’t Wait Too Long.
The best time to teach discipline is right
when the misbehavior is happening. Don’t wait for the end of your TV
show. Delaying the time-out even five minutes only weakens your
message and encourages your tot to push the limits even harder.
Use a Mirror.
Put a mirror on the wall near your time-out area.
That allows you to walk away, yet still observe your child (without him
noticing you). Remember, during time-out you want your child to think
you’re totally ignoring him.