Older children will outgrow the Naughty Step, so try to cultivate in them a sense of responsibility for their actions by creating a reflection room or chill-out zone. But don’t forget the kiss and cuddle at the end! If your child refuses to apologise (or does something like shouts ‘sorry’ in a way which makes you think they probably don't mean it!), continue this technique until they realise that you need a proper apology.Say ‘thank you’, go back to what you were doing and forget about the incident. Ask them to apologise, and when they do, praise them warmly with a kiss and a cuddle. Once your child has completed the agreed set time on the Naughty Step, crouch down so you’re on the same level, use a low and authoritative tone of voice, and explain why you put them there.If they come off the Naughty Step, put them back on using gentle but firm movements and keep putting them back onto the step until they realise that you’re committed to keeping them there for the agreed set time.Explain clearly why they are there and how long they must stay there (one minute per year of their age). If they misbehave again, immediately put them on the Naughty Step.Is there a particular toy or something triggering the situation which you could calmly remove? Or is your child tired or hungry? Before using the Naughty Step, see if you can help resolve your child's frustration and move them on to another activity, or use the Involvement Technique to diffuse the situation.Make sure your voice remains calm, not angry, and use a low, authoritative tone. When your child misbehaves or breaks one of the House Rules, explain what they've done wrong, tell them that their behaviour is unacceptable, and warn them that if they behave in the same way again, they’ll be put on the Naughty Step.This is one way of giving your child time out, giving everyone a chance to calm down and allowing your child a moment to think over what they did wrong. If you’re exasperated by your child’s behaviour, set out some clear House Rules and try putting them into force using the Naughty Step technique. Here we take a look at how it works, and how some parents made it work for them
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Staying calm and in control while your child learns their boundaries is key - but you've got to be consistent! The Naughty Step was used to great effect on the Supernanny TV show. The Naughty Step - what is it and how does it work?
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