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May 10, 2016 By Alana Pace 5 Comments

5 Positive Parenting Alternatives to Timeouts

Want to discipline your child using positive parenting strategies? Check out there 5 alternatives to timeouts below!


 

I remember when I came across that first website. I had poured over it because it was laden with so many rich, positive parenting strategies. As I combed through each assertion nodding, I took note of what I would do as my then one-year-old and newborn grew older.

Then I saw it.

It read something along the lines of, “There is no research that supports the effectiveness of timeouts.”

 

Huh? I thought.

 

I had taken Developmental Psych; I had watched countless reality TV shows about parenting. Okay, maybe the latter isn’t the best resource out there. But still, I had no clue timeouts were a no-no.

I did a little more reading and found other resources confirming my first. So I parented on, sans timeouts. The issue? Without this tactic in my arsenal, I eventually felt a bit handcuffed.

It took a bit of brainstorming, but I now have some pretty solid alternatives to timeouts that still are disciplinary.

Before enacting them, I really recommend figuring out the family rules. The essence of ours is as follows: gentle touches, use your words, do good listening, and use a nice voice. When these rules are broken, my first course of action is to acknowledge what has happened and give a warning. For instance, “Either you use nice words or you will lose a sticker.” Sometimes, it is evident; my kids are simply dealing with big emotions and need empathy and someone to coach them through what is going on. However, there are times where the issue goes beyond a bit of understanding. And that is when I go to my alternatives to timeout.

 

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Looking for positive parenting or empathetic parenting strategies for disciplining toddlers and young children? Here are 5 alternatives to timeouts rooted in positive, empathetic parenting.

5 Positive Parenting Alternatives To Timeouts

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  1. Lauren says

    May 11, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    I checked out the article and you have some great options! Right now time outs work well with my daughter so I am sticking with that! 😉

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  2. Savannah (@HowHesRaised) says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    I LOVE the idea of unplugging! More often than not, my son is excessively cranky when he just wants some attention. I also really like making the punishment fit the crime, and this is something I need to keep in mind as he gets older. Thank you so much for sharing! <3

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  3. Kids Dentist Helper Shivaun says

    July 15, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    Unplugging is good for keeping me focused. We have a calm down corner too, but it is in the bed where the dog sleeps. Once she is calm, we can do the coaching. Good list!

    Reply

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