Time-Out is a count-down timer with alarm to assist parents in managing time-out for one or more children. Once the initial set-up of children's names and durations are complete, subsequent time-outs can be started with a single click.
So now you can be consistent in using time-out to discipline your child wherever you may be.
Time-Out features the following
- Up to four separate timers that can run concurrently
- Customisable childrens names and durations, which are saved.
- Alarm on completion of each time-out timer.
The iPhone currently prevents applications running in the background, so Time-Out cannot sound the alarm unless it is running in the foreground. However if you change applications while one or more timers are running, to answer a call for example, Time-Out will store the end-times for each timer, and continue on seamlessly when you return to the the Time-Out application.
What is time-out?
Time-out is a way of disciplining your child for misbehavior without raising your hand or your voice. Time-out involves removing your child from the good stuff in life, for a small amount of time, immediately following misbehavior.
Where should the time-out area be located?
You do not have to use the same location each time. Just make sure the location is convenient for you and free from toys, TV or distractions.
Sending a Child To Time-Out
When sending a child to time out, use a simple instruction with fewer than ten words such as, “No fighting, go to time out.” Resist the urge to lecture.
How long should time-out last?
The upper limit should be one quiet minute for every year your child has been alive. So if you have a 2-year-old, aim for two quiet minutes.
Do not begin the time until your child is calm and quiet. If your child is crying or throwing a tantrum, it does not count toward the required time. If you start the time because your child is quiet but he or she starts to cry or tantrum, wait until your child is quiet again and then start the time over. Do not let your child leave time-out unless he or she is calm; your child must remain seated and be quiet to get out of time-out.
During Time-Out
Do not speak or attend to the child during time out. Do not even make eye contact.
What if the child leaves the chair before time is up?
Say nothing! Calmly (and physically) return your child to the chair. Stay calm and keep returning the child to the chair. Restart the time-out counter.
What do I do when time is up?
When the time-out period is over and the alarm rings, ask your child, “Are you ready to get up?” . Your child must answer yes in some way (or nod yes) before you give permission for him or her to get up. Do not talk about why the child went into time-out, how the child behaved while in time-out, or how you want your child to behave in the future. In other words, do not nag. If your child says “No,” answers in an angry tone of voice, or will not answer all, start time-out over again.
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