I think kids have good days and bad days. I don't focus on time out. I focus on what they are doing right, and give them endless praise on the positive behaviors. Time outs are just blips on the radar. If a child misbehaves, I give them a warning. If they continue, they sit for time out. If a child needs to sit in time out a few times a day, it is generally for different things. And they sit. And it's over. Move on with the day. If every kid had to sit for 10 min or more, it would be a nuisance, and would inevitably run into meals, snacks, potty times........and I do not associate meals and potty with punishment... so I definitely do not want to convey that message.

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