got a colorful mini throw rug and gk know that is the time out place. Not allowed comforts during their time out such as pillow, blanket, toys, books, etc. in order that they associate the rug as just that: discipline for a wrong action / behavior. Time out timer so we don't forget the one experiencing the time out, and it goes according to the age = per minutes. If the offense is major, it's a little longer. Consistency is key!!!! Yes, it does work, thus far.

Worked when he was 8, we would send him to his room and tell him that he could return to the family when he decides that he can act appropriately. Every time he behaves in an antisocial way we send him to his room, away from the family fun.

Dr. suggested 1-2-3 Magic which I borrowed from library. When she yells at me or other behavior that needs to stop, I calmly say that's 1. If she continues, I just say, that's 2. Still, then that's 3 take 11 mins. in your room. If she continues I count her again, then that's 22 mins. and loss of either her D.S., tv, going out, whatever she is most interested in at the time. This works every time. It's amazing. But she has developed anxiety attacks since starting this with pulse of up to 150 bpm.

It seems to work ok with my daughter, but my son, once again, is very stubborn.

Different children, different reactions. First child didn't care much, second child much more sensitive to being removed from everything.

It works pretty well most of the time.

Time out works with my son.

The type of time-out I use isn't the typical sit in the chair time-out. A friend of mine suggested to have my son stand in the corner facing the wall for time-out. I've tried it and he hates it. When I used to threaten him with a punishment he would act like it was nothing. When I mention the corner he cries and argues and etc.

it worked for a while he was learning to calm down with out hurting himself or others. Now he is starting to fall back into the violent tantrums and will refuse to go to a quiet place to calm down

Time outs very rarely work. This only intensifies the anger. I have emptied out her room toys, books, etc. for the serious offenses.