Throwing Toys

[thecrazyisout]

In regards to what I would do...

Always make sure the little ones are as close to you as possible to make sure they are playing. When I am in the kitchen I have all of the little ones either up and away from the older ones in order to make sure they are safe since they are the most vulnerable.

Second, I would keep trying to redirect by taking the toy away and saying no throwing and say they can't play with the toy now that they are throwing. Then bring them to another area to play.

[MyAngels]

Time out is not legal for children under 3 in all states because it isn't DAP. If you give a toddler a time out it provides them with attention that emphasizes the behavior. Redirect or ignore or enter a head to head.

You really should do some research before posting something like this. Time out is allowed for 24 months and older in Illinois. See TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES SUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, PART 406 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES, Section 406.15 "Discipline of Children" Section (a) (4).

[SandeeAR]

quoted on wrong thread

[MG&Lsmom]

You really should do some research before posting something like this. Time out is allowed for 24 months and older in Illinois. See TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES SUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, PART 406 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES, Section 406.15 "Discipline of Children" Section (a) (4).

I've just double checked my regs in MA and found nothing stating time out was prohibited for under 3s. Only statement is that it should not exceed 1 min per year. In fact my preliminary license visit where we filled out my program details lists discipline as time out. I would love to see the state or federal regs that make this discipline form illegal.