Whether it’s your first attempt at using this method of discipline, or you’ve tried and been unsuccessful in the past, these pointers will help make time-outs effective.

Choose a Time and Place

The first step in making time-outs work is choosing a suitable area. “A good time-out spot should be reasonably convenient and in a location where you can monitor it to make sure your child isn’t being hurt and that she stays,” says Dean Pearson, Ph.D., author of Is Anybody in Charge? A Guide for Managing