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Q: What should I do if my child has a tantrum while he is in time-out?
A: Spirited kids have spirited reactions … including during time-out.
However, as long as the room is well childproofed, don’t try to stop his
yelling and throwing of things. If he sees that his actions bug you, it may
actually make him get wilder.
Older tots who mess up the room during time-out need a warning that
they’ll have to stay in longer: “Phil, I know you’re mad, but stop
throwing or Mr. Dinger will give you a bigger time-out.” When the time-
out ends, he can come out, but after a few minutes, calmly require him
to help you pick up his things before you resume playing with him.
Q: Can you do a time-out when you are not at home?
A: To prevent toddler misbehavior in public, plan short trips, describe

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what fun things you’ll do while you’re out, and feed the meter a lot
during your errands. (It also helps to talk about the fun you will have
once you return home.)
Sometimes, however, despite your best attempts, your child may need
a time-out during your errands. If you’re not far from the car, it’s a
handy time-out place. Here’s what to do:
As always, start out by connecting with respect and offering a win-win
compromise or distraction. If these fail, try a clap-growl, or proceed
directly to counting to three, and if that doesn’t stop the behavior go
immediately to the car for the time-out.
Deposit him in the childproofed car (windows open a tiny bit, doors
locked). Then stand right outside the car with your back turned to him.
(Never walk away even for a second!)
After his time-out is up, take him out and use Toddler-ese to show you
know how upset he was. Once he has calmed down, do not immediately
return to your errands. First, give a small time-in to grease the wheels of
cooperation. Then quickly finish your shopping or just go home.
Warning: Don’t strap your child in the car seat during the time-out.
You don’t want him to associate this safety device with punishment.
Also, never give your child a time-out in a hot car.