Discuss an effective time-out strategy for toddlers, and explain how you would assist parents in employing this strategy as a counselor.
What will be an ideal response?
• Prior to initial use of time-out for discipline, role play what time out will look like so that the child understands. Parents might consider using a doll, stuffed animal, or puppet for demonstrating what time-out looks like. Demonstrate that time-out includes being quiet and sitting in one spot.
• Decide on a specific length of time (general rule is 1 minute times the child’s age; therefore, a 2-year-old, would sit in time-out for 2 minutes maximum); use a timer if needed.
• The time-out area should be in a boring place with limited entertainment (as much as possible).
• Child should be directed to time-out immediately after inappropriate behavior occurs.
• Do not interact with the child while they are in time-out. If the child gets up, then place the child back in the spot, but do not look at or talk to the child.
• When time-out is over, discuss the inappropriate behavior with the child, emphasize the appropriate behavior that you would like to see, and give him or her a hug to express unconditional love.
• If inappropriate behavior continues, then place child back in time-out.
• Consistency is a major issue and is often why parents struggle with this intervention.
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