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The SUPER NANNY, Nanny 911 and Dr. Phil all recommend the Take Time Out Mat concept for child behavior  modification. Anything Joe's Personalized Gifts for Kids Decorator styled, Kid Themed, personalized Time Out Spots provide a consistent time out spot that will also fit in with your kids room decor so that it can be left out at all times or it can be rolled up and brought out when needed. Why not take it with you or to the Grandparents for overnight trips.  Please read the entire article for useful tips on this important child disciplining concept.

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We strongly feel that a Time Out must be balanced with a Time in.
What's a Time In??, just read further to find out!

When I was young my Mom, when extremely put out with my behavior or frustrated with me, would send me into a large walk-in storage closet where I stayed until she asked if I was ready. Not as bad as it sounds really, the door was never locked and there was plenty of room and light and I could actually enjoy it, so it probably wasn't boring enough to be effective, but I knew when I was in there that I'd better have an apology ready to present when she asked if I was ready to come out.... No apology, then I must not be ready. She didn't call it Time Out, but that's exactly what it was.

Basically the Time Out is the best discipline technique for children 2 to 5. It is a tough concept to begin with, but if you are diligent and stick to your guns it is very effective. Don't become discouraged. Focus on one behavior at a time, but be consistent, don't say it if you don't mean it! Keep it up, they'll be fine and remember it as a good thing, just as I do my closet time.

We chose this list of Time Out How To's from a leading parenting website, because it balances the Time Out with a Time In. A brief time when you show affection when you catch them being good.  Be sure to do your own research before implementing by asking other parents what has worked for them.

Some parents become discouraged with time-out. Their child repeats misbehavior immediately after release from time-out. Other children seem to improve temporarily but by the next day are repeating the behavior the parent is trying to stop. Some children refuse to go to time-out or won't stay there. None of these examples means that time-out should be abandoned. It remains the best discipline technique for 2- to 5-year-old children. If you use time-out repeatedly, consistently, and correctly, your child will eventually improve.

The following recommendations may help you fine-tune how you are using time-out.

* Give your child more physical affection each day. Be sure your child receives two time-ins for every time-out each day. A time-in is a positive, close, brief human interaction. Try to restore the positive side of your relationship with your child. Catch him being good. Try to hold your child for 1 or 2 minutes every 15 minutes when he's not in time-out or misbehaving. Play with your child more. Children who feel neglected or overly criticized don't want to please their parents.

* Use time-out every time your child engages in the behavior you are trying to change (target behavior). Use time-out more frequently. For the first 2 or 3 days you may need to use time-outs 20 or more times a day to gain a defiant toddler's attention. Brief time-outs are harmless and there is no upper limit on how many times you can use them as long as you off-set them with positive interactions.

* Use time-out. Don't just threaten to use time-out. For aggressive behaviors, give no warnings, just put your child in time-out. Better yet, intercept your child when you see her starting to raise her arm or clench her fist and before she makes others cry. For other behaviors, remind your child of the rule, count to three, and if she doesn't stop immediately, put her in time-out.

* Put your child in time-out earlier. Put your child in time-out before his behavior worsens. Your child is more likely to accept a time-out calmly if he's put in early rather than if he's put in late (and screaming). Also, putting him in early means you will be more in control of your emotions. Try to put your child in time-out before you become angry. If you are still yelling when you put your child in time-out, it will not work.

* Put your child in time-out quickly. Don't talk about it first. When your child breaks a rule, have her in time- out within 10 seconds.

* Don't talk to your child during time-out. Don't answer his questions or complaints. Don't try to lecture your child.

* Ignore tantrums in time-out. Don't insist on quietness during time-out because it makes it harder to finish the time-out.

* Return your child to time-out if he escapes. Have a back-up plan for further discipline; for example, holding a young child in the time-out chair or grounding an older child.

* Consider increasing the length of time-out. If your child is over 3 years old and needs to be placed in time-out more than 10 times each day, a longer time-out may be needed to get her attention. A preschooler with a strong-willed temperament may temporarily need a time- out that lasts 2 or 3 minutes per year of her age. Children younger than 3 years should receive only brief time-outs (1 minute per year of age) because it is difficult for them to stay in time-out any longer.

* Make the time-out place more boring. If your child doesn't seem to mind the time-outs, eliminate sources of entertainment. Move the time-out chair to a more boring location. If you use your child's bedroom, close the blinds or shades. Make sure that siblings or pets aren't visiting. Temporarily remove all toys and games from the bedroom and store them elsewhere.

* Use a portable timer for keeping track of the time. Your child is more likely to obey a timer than to obey you.

* Be kinder in your delivery of time-out. This will help reduce your child's anger. Say you're sorry he needs a time-out, but be firm about it. Try to handle your child gently when you take him to time-out.

* Praise your child for taking a good time-out. Forgive your child completely when you release her from time- out. Don't give lectures or ask for an apology. Give your child a clean slate and don't tell her father or relatives how many time-outs she needed that day.

* Don't punish your child for the normal expression of anger, such as saying angry things or looking angry. Don't try to control your child too much.

* Give your child more choices about how he takes his time-out. Ask, "Do you want to take a time-out by yourself or do you want me to hold you in your chair? It doesn't matter to me." (For older children, the choice can be, "By yourself or do you want to be grounded?")

* Give your child the option of coming out of time-out as soon as she is under control rather than taking the specified number of minutes. Some children feel overly controlled.

* Use a variety of consequences for misbehavior. Ignore harmless behaviors. Also use distraction for bad habits. Use logical consequences--such as removal of toys, other possessions, or privileges--for some misbehavior.

* Clarify with your child what you want him to do. Also clarify the house rules. Review this at a time when your child is in a good mood. This will help him be more successful.

* Use time-out with siblings when appropriate. Be sure that one sibling isn't being treated preferentially. If siblings touch the timer or tease the child in time-out, they should also be placed in time-out.

* Teach all caretakers to use time-out correctly and consistently.

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Storage of toys, plush pets, books and art supplies are a daily challenge to Moms and their kids.  When choosing storage options, it is important to select storage containers that are functional and will blend with a kids room decor and can also grow with the child.  Early organization skills can be taught to children as young as two, as long as you keep it simple....this box for toys, this box for blocks, this box for pets, etc.  You can make this learning process a game with the Clean Up Song:

Clean up, clean up.
Everybody clean up.
Clean up, clean up.
Put your things away.

We have found several great ideas for dealing with these toy storage problems, large to small  These personalized gift items are not only practical, but they are cute too with hand painted designs and personalization providing a workable level of style and usability for their rooms and play areas.

For large toy storage, we have a our Large Personalized Toy Box storage units that can be painted with their name and choice of designs.   These is perfect for the nursery right up through their Kindergarten days.  This includes a rolling toy tub that can be rollled around to pick up the toys.  Another large storage choice is the Treasure Chest. Shaped like a pirate's chest, this can be used for boy's toy storage with a Pirate Design and also makes a great Dress Up trunk for little girls with a princess or dress up clothes pattern.

A Mom favorite is our folding fabric hampers / toy bins Painted with a design to match their room decor it can begin their life as a toy storage bin and later be used as a hamper.  Available in ocean blue, fuschia pink and lime green, this large fabric box, 16" x 16" x 19"H, is a versatile choice.

Got lots of art supplies?? Our new Art Supply Tool Chest is perfect for boys and girls who love projects, but can never find all of their supplies.  This Art Box with it's outside boxes, inside divided lift out tray will get them on the road to organization.

Book storage is one of our specialties.  Tired of digging books out of the toy chest, off the floor, from under the bed?  Get them our practical personalized book rack and watch them learn to put their books in a proper place by their bed or even in the living room.  This little personalized gift has been one of our customers favorites for years!

We hope these storage ideas will inspire you and offer a solution to your storage problems.  Happy organizing!

Storage of toys, books and art supplies are a daily challenge to Moms and their kids.  We have several great ideas for this problem.   These personalized gift items are not only practical, but they are cute too with our designs and personalization providing a workable level of style and usability for their rooms and play areas.

For large toy storage, we have a our Rolling Toy Box, (19" x 14" x 11"D) that can be painted with their name and choice of designs.   This is perfect for the nursery right up through their Kindergarten days.  Another large storage choice is our Treasure Chest. Shaped like a pirate's chest, this can be used for toy storage and also makes a great Dress Up trunk for little girls.

Got lots of art supplies??  Our new Art Supply Tool Chest is perfect for boys and girls who love projects, but can never find all of their supplies.  This Art Box with it's outside boxes, inside divided lift out tray will get them on the road to organization.

Book storage is one of our specialties.  Tired of digging books out of the toy chest, off the floor, from under the bed?  Get them our practical personalized book rack and watch them learn to put their books in a proper place by their bed or even in the living room.  This little personalized gift has been one of our customers favorites for years!

We hope these storage ideas will inspire you and offer a solution to your storage problems.  Happy organizing!

When I was young my Mom, when extremely put out with my behaivor or frustrated with me, would send me into a large walk-in storage closet where I stayed until she asked if I was ready.   Not as bad as it sounds really, the door was never locked and there was plenty of room and light and I could actually enjoy it, so it probably wasn't boring enough to be effective, but I knew when I was in there that I'd better have an apology ready to present when she asked if I was ready to come out....  No apology, then I must not be ready.    She didn't call it Time Out, but that's exactly what it was. 

Everyone is pretty familiar with the term Time Out  these days, but not every one knows exactly when and how to use this very effective form of discipline and training for their children.  We at Anything Joe's do not claim to be parenting experts, but have found a parenting web site we can recommend for you to further your own research.  Today's parents and teachers would balk at the thought of putting a child in a closet but now we have the time out corner or Time Out Mats to create a confined area for the children.

Basically the Time Out is the best discipline technique for children 2 to 5.  It is a tough concept to begin with, but if you are diligent and stick to your guns it is very effective.  Don't become discouraged.  Focus on one behavior at a time, but be consistent, don't say it if you don't mean it!  Keep it up, they'll be fine and remember it as a good thing, just as I do my closet time.

We chose this list of Time Out How To's from the KidsGrowth.com website, because it balances the Time Out with a Time In.  A brief time when you show affection when you catch them being good.

Some parents become discouraged with time-out. Their child repeats misbehavior immediately after release from time-out. Other children seem to improve temporarily but by the next day are repeating the behavior the parent is trying to stop. Some children refuse to go to time-out or won't stay there. None of these examples means that time-out should be abandoned. It remains the best discipline technique for 2- to 5-year-old children. If you use time- out repeatedly, consistently, and correctly, your child will eventually improve.

The following recommendations may help you fine-tune how you are using time-out.

• Give your child more physical affection each day. Be sure your child receives two time-ins for every time-out each day. A time-in is a positive, close, brief human interaction. Try to restore the positive side of your relationship with your child. Catch him being good. Try to hold your child for 1 or 2 minutes every 15 minutes when he's not in time-out or misbehaving. Play with your child more. Children who feel neglected or overly criticized don't want to please their parents.

   

• Use time-out every time your child engages in the behavior you are trying to change (target behavior). Use time-out more frequently. For the first 2 or 3 days you may need to use time-outs 20 or more times a day to gain a defiant toddler's attention. Brief time-outs are harmless and there is no upper limit on how many times you can use them as long as you off-set them with positive interactions.

   

• Use time-out. Don't just threaten to use time-out. For aggressive behaviors, give no warnings, just put your child in time-out. Better yet, intercept your child when you see her starting to raise her arm or clench her fist and before she makes others cry. For other behaviors, remind your child of the rule, count to three, and if she doesn't stop immediately, put her in time-out.

   

• Put your child in time-out earlier. Put your child in time-out before his behavior worsens. Your child is more likely to accept a time-out calmly if he's put in early rather than if he's put in late (and screaming). Also, putting him in early means you will be more in control of your emotions. Try to put your child in time-out before you become angry. If you are still yelling when you put your child in time-out, it will not work.

   

• Put your child in time-out quickly. Don't talk about it first. When your child breaks a rule, have her in time- out within 10 seconds.

   

• Don't talk to your child during time-out. Don't answer his questions or complaints. Don't try to lecture your child.

   

• Ignore tantrums in time-out. Don't insist on quietness during time-out because it makes it harder to finish the time-out.

   

• Return your child to time-out if he escapes. Have a back-up plan for further discipline; for example, holding a young child in the time-out chair or grounding an older child.

   

• Consider increasing the length of time-out. If your child is over 3 years old and needs to be placed in time-out more than 10 times each day, a longer time-out may be needed to get her attention. A preschooler with a strong-willed temperament may temporarily need a time- out that lasts 2 or 3 minutes per year of her age. Children younger than 3 years should receive only brief time-outs (1 minute per year of age) because it is difficult for them to stay in time-out any longer.

   

• Make the time-out place more boring. If your child doesn't seem to mind the time-outs, eliminate sources of entertainment. Move the time-out chair to a more boring location. If you use your child's bedroom, close the blinds or shades. Make sure that siblings or pets aren't visiting. Temporarily remove all toys and games from the bedroom and store them elsewhere.

   

• Use a portable timer for keeping track of the time. Your child is more likely to obey a timer than to obey you.

   

• Be kinder in your delivery of time-out. This will help reduce your child's anger. Say you're sorry he needs a time-out, but be firm about it. Try to handle your child gently when you take him to time-out.

   

• Praise your child for taking a good time-out. Forgive your child completely when you release her from time- out. Don't give lectures or ask for an apology. Give your child a clean slate and don't tell her father or relatives how many time-outs she needed that day.

   

• Don't punish your child for the normal expression of anger, such as saying angry things or looking angry. Don't try to control your child too much.

   

• Give your child more choices about how he takes his time-out. Ask, "Do you want to take a time-out by yourself or do you want me to hold you in your chair? It doesn't matter to me." (For older children, the choice can be, "By yourself or do you want to be grounded?")

   

• Give your child the option of coming out of time-out as soon as she is under control rather than taking the specified number of minutes. Some children feel overly controlled.

   

• Use a variety of consequences for misbehavior. Ignore harmless behaviors. Also use distraction for bad habits. Use logical consequences--such as removal of toys, other possessions, or privileges--for some misbehavior.

   

• Clarify with your child what you want him to do. Also clarify the house rules. Review this at a time when your child is in a good mood. This will help him be more successful.

   

• Use time-out with siblings when appropriate. Be sure that one sibling isn't being treated preferentially. If siblings touch the timer or tease the child in time-out, they should also be placed in time-out.

   

• Teach all caretakers to use time-out correctly and consistently.