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Naughty Mat?
Ok, i've come up with a idea to use a foam mat (the ones that attach to others and are different colors) as a naughty mat. BUT i don't like that name. What can I call it? Any ideas? Thanks!
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Ours is "The Reflection Rug" cuz that's where we go to think about what we have done.
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Ours is the Time Alone area where you think about what we've done and how we can get alone well with others.Comment
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I have used these before, but with a small blanket or towel. But really, why is everyone so scared to call it a naughty mat, which is exactly what it is. As if you are bad or misbehave you get put there.Comment
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i don't mind calling it the 'naughty mat'. I agree, that's what you put there for, you were naughty. I can also move that mat with us, from inside to even outside. I'm excited to use it, cause we are having some issues with throwing and hitting. Thanks for your ideas!Comment
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Seriously, parents and providers need to quit sugar coating the whole discipline thing. Sugar coating is is exactly why these kids act the way they do, they literally get away with things.
This morning at drop off, I had a 25 mo old throwing a fit for his mom, he actually hit her 2 times on the back, hard, while she was holding him, she cracked him on the butt, he hit her again.....she cracked him again. Then sat him down on "time out"....ha ha. I am glad she finally acted on hihs horrible behavior....just she needed to lower the crack on the butt a few inches so he could really feel it, as cracking on the diaper has very little effect.Comment
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I just finished close to 16 hours of "Discipline and Punishment in the Childcare Environment" training this week. I am required to "sugar coat" punishment, now.
"Ignore bad behaviors whenever possible"...yep, you heard it correctly.
Mine get calmly "redirected" to the "soft seating area" to "calm down".
It is all a vocabulary lesson...:
::: "Time-Out" is a bad word and is not to be used at all with children under 3, here.
Funny how it is exactly the same procedure as Time-out, but with softer terminology. :confused:
IMHO, The trick is to look bored with the procedure, not irritated or frustrated.
If they get a rise out of you, they win that round. 
Also, watch for the predictable patterns of escalation that lead to misbehavior. Stop it BEFORE it happens because it is so much calmer that way.
I do rearrange the room often, have multiples of everything out and rotate toys to minimize problems that arise when kids are bored. I have done that for years and am glad to see that is in the current training. That actually works in real life.
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Yes, i could tell the more upset i get the more DCB thinks its funny! He looks and me with the biggest smile ever and throws the toys.. Errrr... i'm trying so hard to calm down...
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- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.Comment
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I call it Quiet time. Not trying to sugar coat it because it is used for more than discipline time. If a kid is just being whiny, crying, clingy, etc. they also get use the quiet time area. It doesn't take long for them to all realize that it really isn't a fun place to be so they start behaving pretty quickly.Each day is a fresh start
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This is exactly what my state does as well. We also aren't allowed to use the word "discipline". We are required to use the term "guidance" instead.I just finished close to 16 hours of "Discipline and Punishment in the Childcare Environment" training this week. I am required to "sugar coat" punishment, now. "Ignore bad behaviors whenever possible"...yep, you heard it correctly.
Mine get calmly "redirected" to the "soft seating area" to "calm down". It is all a vocabulary lesson...:::: "Time-Out" is a bad word and is not to be used at all with children under 3, here.
Funny how it is exactly the same procedure as Time-out, but with softer terminology. :confused:
IMHO, The trick is to look bored with the procedure, not irritated or frustrated. If they get a rise out of you, they win that round. Also, watch for the predictable patterns of escalation that lead to misbehavior. Stop it BEFORE it happens because it is so much calmer that way.
I do rearrange the room often, have multiples of everything out and rotate toys to minimize problems that arise when kids are bored. I have done that for years and am glad to see that is in the current training. That actually works in real life.Comment
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The thinking mat, it is where you go to think about what you did, and how you could have Handled the situation differently.Comment
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