5 steps to successful time-outs
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The first warning
This warning stage is critical to the success of the time-out technique, as it gives your child the opportunity to correct inappropriate behaviour.
Come down to the eye level of your child, and say in a firm but calm voice “Your behaviour is unacceptable. We do not swear and hit people in this house. Please do not do it again”.
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