Avoid using corners or asking a child to sit facing the wall. The child must be in view of others and must be able to see others during this period. Communicating With the Child in a Positive Way Several times in a day you may be required to communicate with children about their behavior. In order to keep yourself from putting a child down, be sure to direct your messages toward the behavior and not toward the child. Also let children know your expectations in a positive way.
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Child caregivers should focus on certain behaviors and set rules for these behaviors. Do not set rules about everything because young children cannot remember too many rules. When you do set rules, expect them to be followed. Be consistent with consequences to show that you mean what you say. Once a rule is set with an outcome, the child must experience the consequence in order to learn that your rules are meant to be followed.