I have no use for time outs.
I keep a very low adult to kiddo ratio, 1 to 3 or 1 to 4. I nip things in the bud. It has literally been years since any child hit here. That was a little brother hitting his older bossy sis. ONCE! I have never had a biter or a kicker. I keep a very mellow household. When I notice a kiddie starting to get a little worked up over something I start them on a solitary project so that they can get themselves together. This system works well for me.
I should say that my dc kiddies are only here 8 hours max. I think my dc kiddies are lucky to not be warehoused in daycare for 10 or more hours a day like some poor kids. I believe this makes them confident and better behaved then many.
In conclusion, no time outs here.
