This is a picture of Cameron getting mad at his Daddy before leaving for daycare in the morning. He is pointing at Rian and telling him NO!It got me thinking about something I read about just having a "cool down" spot for kids because that is what they need MOST of the time and time outs should be reserved for only when the child behaves badly.
So, am I doing this right? Should I let him still just walk himself to time out? Should I let him take his KiKi when he is kind of in trouble? What do I need to be giving time outs for?
I hate punishing my baby, so to lighten up the mood, here are a few recent pictures.
Eating spaghetti or "sketti".
Enjoying warm weather with the window rolled down in the car.
Kickin' it at the park.
So cute.
4 comments:
I personally think that a cool down spot and time out spot are the same. Usually you are sending them to time out so they can take a break from the tantrum/behavior and cool down. I also think comfort items are okay, but wouldn't allow toys. Plus I think it shows that you are being consistent and following through with your words when he went to time out on his own.
I agree with Amanda. Sounds like he knows what's up (we all know how smart he is!) and giving him a place to calm down is good and if he walks himself over there even better.
Thanks girls! I also talked to my daycare provider yesterday about it, and she says I am going about it the right way as well. Sweet little Cameron.
I think you're doing the right thing. My brother and his wife have 3 girls, and even though they have well grown out of the time out stage (oldest is 18...although perhaps she needs a time out from time to time), I thought it was very effective. We will probably do sometihng very similar once Ty hits that stage. My only concern is right now the stairs are T's favorite place to bang on! But I'm sure that by the time the temper tantrums come, he will have moved on. Oh...and taking the Kiki with him...I think that's a good thing. Kids (even teens and adults) needs to have an appropriate way to "cope" and if taking the kiki, squeezing a stress ball, or taking deep breaths does it, then go for it! hope you are doing well!!
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