That way you are modeling the purpose of Positive Time Out. It is so important to know that parents need many different parenting skills and tools. Sometimes Positive Time Out is effective for children over the age of three, and many times something else would work better. This is why we give several suggestions for every problem covered in Positive Discipline A-Z. No. 5. Since misbehaving children are discouraged children, the best way to help them stop misbehaving is to help them feel encouraged.
Children do better when they feel better.
Asking for or giving a hug is just one possibility. Remember, there isn't any tool that works every time. Please learn about developmental and age appropriate behavior. You may be expecting things that are beyond the developmental capability of your child. More Books Learn more about Positive Discipline workshops, or post a current parenting class.