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Child Psychology Explains Why a Time-Out Might Not Work for All Kids
Giving kids a time-out is a common technique practiced by parents everywhere. Pediatricians recommend these breaks, and schools utilize them, too. However, you may have noticed that a break like this doesn’t improve your child’s behavior. While time-outs are supposed to teach kids to do better, child psychologists now say it doesn’t work that way.…