| | | Timeouts get a bad rap. Experts in some corners have criticized them for stoking insecurities and triggering children with traumatic histories. But actually, they can foster secure attachment, reduce negative behaviors, and even correct psychological problems resulting from past abuse and neglect — when they’re within the context of a secure, loving family. The key to effective timeouts is ensuring that children have something to lose when they’re separated from the family. If you’re not playing with them, giving positive feedback, and praising them during “time-in,” kids are unlikely to see timeouts the way you want them to, let alone as a deterrent. |
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