Time-outs are an often misunderstood and misused technique for discipline. Here are a few quick ways to explain time-outs to caregivers:

1. It’s a pause or body break, not a punishment.
2. It’s meant to interrupt physically aggressive behavior only.
3. It’s short: 30-60 seconds.
4. Time-outs are not a replacement for caregiver soothing.
5. Learning to pause and calm down takes practice and consistency.

See this video for more information:

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