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Nov 2022
9m 25s

Do Time-Outs Work?

Dr. Cathryn
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Are time-outs truly the best way to tackle your toddlers’ tantrums? Time-outs have been the go-to method for dealing with children’s undesirable behavior since the 1950s.  From the age of two, most parents start considering what works and what does not. Many parents tend to worry about being too hard or too soft on their children, getting them to listen, o ... Show More
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