Episode 169
#169: Why Timeouts Don't Work and Alternatives You Can Use Instead
March 29, 202233m 33s
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Show Notes
Timeouts, punishment, and threats of punishment are an overused and ineffective strategy for changing problem behavior. Today, I am sharing the three big reasons timeouts do not work. I cover the base level problems with punishment, discipline, and why I do not recommend these strategies. You can find out more about this topic in my brand new online mini course, No More Time Out.