I started doing something a few days ago that's worked well with my three year old, and it's so simple that I thought I'd share. Instead of giving him a time out, I've been going into my bedroom and shutting the door. He dislikes the separation just as much as he dislikes timeouts in his room, but it's more passive and more I've a consequence rather than a punishment, and it's also easier for me. When he persists with an undesirable behavior I ask him to stop or try to redirect him, and if he's uncooperative I say "Do you want me to go away"? If he keeps it up I go to my room and close the door. He whines and pounds on the door, and after a minute or two I'll ask if he's ready to cooperate or calm down, or whatever. It's been extremely successful so far! via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2qt2H3y
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