The Time Out Pad helps parents make the most of the time out technique. To help children learn when their behavior is not acceptable, many parents use the 'time-out' technique, sitting the child quietly for a few minutes to calm down. Time-outs are a great way for the parents to stay calm too! Key features: Simple to use pressure pad with built-in timer. Visual countdown and audio function. Suitable for children from 2 years and up. STEP 1 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 behavior. Come down to the eye level of your child, and say in a firm but calm voice Your behavior is unacceptable. We do not swear and hit people in this house. Please do not do it again. STEP 2 The final warning: For a repeat of the behavior, give a specific warning, like: I told you not to do that. We dont do that in our house. If you do that again you will go on the Time Out Pad". STEP 3 The time-out. If the behavior is repeated, use the Time Out Pad. Tell the child how long they have to sit quietly (experts recommend roughly one minute per year of age) and the reason why you have placed them there. For example: We dont hit people in our house. Its unacceptable behavior because people can get hurt. You are going to sit here for 3 minutes. When you see the green light and hear the tune, I will come and get you and you can say you're sorry". Then move away from the child, keeping them in earshot. STEP 4 The apology : If you pop your head around the corner to check on your child and you see the amber light, you will know you have less than one minute to go, which gives you time to prepare for the apology stage. Once you hear the Finish Tune and the light is green, come down to eye level with your child, and ask them for an apology. STEP 5 Praise and move on. Once the apology has been made give your child a big hug.
