Time-in involves a parent accompanying the child and helping them regulate their emotions and figure out solutions to the problem or behavior that occurred. A time-out is commonly known as a parenting strategy where the child is removed from the situation and asked to stay alone for a certain amount of time by themselves.
Research suggests [3] that when time-in is implemented as suggested by top evidence-based parenting programs, with a detailed step-by-step plan for regulation, it can reduce aggressive behavior and increase child compliance.