tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post7010763181730227008..comments2024-03-27T08:46:14.920+11:00Comments on Adventures at home with Mum: Chill out corner - Positive Time OutRez phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714872906761868375noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-63492824364563887132016-07-07T11:07:16.645+10:002016-07-07T11:07:16.645+10:00That's a tricky one, if they had separate room...That's a tricky one, if they had separate rooms id suggest to dedicate one corner with a soft cushion or small beanbag and a special basket with some soothing toys, squeeze balls etc then you can use it for when they need to calm down or have their own chill out time in their own space. but if you cant do that maybe there is a joint quiet place where you can have a shelf, drawers or small kids table and a cushion either side, so they have their own "side" and their own seat, with the joint area in between having some tactile balls, some pin wheels, sensory jar and something that plays soft music. <br />I think the most important thing is to stress the respect for each others space and property. Maybe just a "special" box or basket each that has age specific chill out toys that help calm. Easier said than done I know, especially when 3 year old sisters look up to their brothers and want everything they have lol. Best of luck. Id love to hear back from you when you find a positive solution. Rez phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714872906761868375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-33803606183129190072016-07-07T10:37:53.344+10:002016-07-07T10:37:53.344+10:00Hi! Thanks for all of this great information. Any ...Hi! Thanks for all of this great information. Any thoughts on implementing this with 2 kids (5 and 3)? Space is limited so each probably can't have their own space but I feel it might be important for my five year old not to have his special space invaded by his little sister. Thanks in advance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-2069724263113205352012-11-23T04:26:55.110+11:002012-11-23T04:26:55.110+11:00Amazing ! I've found that staying positive an...Amazing ! I've found that staying positive and teaching kids to self-regulate makes the discipline process so much easier with kids. I sometimes tell my boys they need to have some "alone time", and set them up with quiet toys and books. I love the idea of having an area dedicated to "chilling out", that they could access whenever they feel the need, rather than just when I suggest it. <br /><br />I am definitely going to do this. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Sharon@DiscoverExploreLearnhttp://www.discoverexplorelearn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-53625703853651826412012-10-28T12:42:40.486+11:002012-10-28T12:42:40.486+11:00Have you read Time In parenting book by Otto Weini...Have you read Time In parenting book by Otto Weiniger or are you familiar with the Circle of Security Parenting program. Think you would like them, both support the idea of Time IN, co regulation and supporting a child to learn to calm down, "loaning them your strength" etcMichele @ The Hills are Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069990328770303361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-71361000295597446882012-10-26T01:49:24.167+11:002012-10-26T01:49:24.167+11:00What a wonderful idea!! We made the lavender rice ...What a wonderful idea!! We made the lavender rice zen garden and my little one loves it! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378815791158272858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-34172967047301818972012-10-25T11:23:08.526+11:002012-10-25T11:23:08.526+11:00Hi, thanks for your comment.
Dimples hasnt tried ...Hi, thanks for your comment. <br />Dimples hasnt tried this, it is kept as a special kindof area and mostly I am with him or nearby when he is in it. If he was trying to use it to get out of a task, say for example simething he is responsible for doing, and used excuses i would let him have a cuople of minutes. Id agree that he can go in there for __ minutes but then it will be time to complete his chore. Then i would give a warning when he has one minute left and go to him when that time is up, explain what he has to do next.<br />We also utilise rewards charts, he gets a star when he is a good listener and does the right thing. I also have special smelly stickers for special occasions that I would use after he completed his task.<br />You could also emphasise that the chill out area is a special area for times when it is needed. I think its important aswell to be conscious of how they feel and be a shoulder to cry on or an ear if they just need to be heard and help them understand what feelings they have, so the idea that the space is to used with an adult would also be feasible, even if it requires you just sit near by and offer a smile, let them know your there when they have calmed down.<br />Good luck<br />I would love to hear how you do your space and what successes you have with it. Rez phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714872906761868375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-35189989230777712342012-10-25T04:30:13.596+11:002012-10-25T04:30:13.596+11:00Hi, I love this idea and would like to utilize it ...Hi, I love this idea and would like to utilize it in my clinic. I wonder, how do you prevent your child from "using" it to get out of tasks? I'm not saying that he does that, just curious about what strategy you would utilize to prevent your calming corner into becoming a diversion? I look forward to your answer. Thanks!Katherine Collmerhttp://www.handwritingwithkatherine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-17580441771491812272012-10-24T00:19:58.300+11:002012-10-24T00:19:58.300+11:00Hi, it was suggested to me that I have a calming c...Hi, it was suggested to me that I have a calming corner and you have given me a great many ideas. I am currently seeing where I can squeeze one in!Childrens Presentshttp://www.childrensgiftideas.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-36652381566044720272012-10-23T08:27:13.622+11:002012-10-23T08:27:13.622+11:00Some superb ideas, thank you for sharing!Some superb ideas, thank you for sharing!Christchurch Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395399154979589532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-5577023717464885562012-10-20T03:41:26.621+11:002012-10-20T03:41:26.621+11:00We do something similar for my kiddo who has major...We do something similar for my kiddo who has major sensory issues, it is amazing if you can just calm them how things just work out so much better with kids, and also teach them better ways to deal with their anger!! I'm so glad I came across your blog from the TGIF Linky, now a follower! Have a wonderful week!!<br /><br />Nicole<br />http://www.mamaofmanyblessings.comMama Of Many Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974739794918666925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-22187994506340646112012-10-19T19:15:18.792+11:002012-10-19T19:15:18.792+11:00I love your idea and is very interesting !!I want ...I love your idea and is very interesting !!I want to ask you if you paint the wall with the alfabet and numbers ?thanks!!!<br />Stefaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852707024926367995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-31061438775367725122012-10-16T04:57:37.335+11:002012-10-16T04:57:37.335+11:00I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i...I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i have been doing something similar but not with an actual spot designated for my d daughter to go...i will definitely be implementing this as soon as possible...thank you so much for your insight.<br />AddiGirlsmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545316332702591765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-20460153506021158452012-10-16T04:57:13.773+11:002012-10-16T04:57:13.773+11:00I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i...I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i have been doing something similar but not with an actual spot designated for my d daughter to go...i will definitely be implementing this as soon as possible...thank you so much for your insight.<br />AddiGirlsmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545316332702591765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-51658220009487593692012-10-16T04:53:18.757+11:002012-10-16T04:53:18.757+11:00I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i...I love this idea of it not being a punishment....i have been doing something similar but not with an actual spot designated for my d daughter to go...i will definitely be implementing this as soon as possible...thank you so much for your insight.<br />AddiGirlsmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545316332702591765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-17480834543133702482012-10-15T00:22:30.862+11:002012-10-15T00:22:30.862+11:00You have put so much thought and feeling into this...You have put so much thought and feeling into this space, it really is so wonderful. You have covered so many ways for your son to feel calm and refocus. I'm featuring you on my blog today as part of my Sunday Parenting Party post. Thank you so much for linking up.Ness @ One Perfect Dayhttp://oneperfectdayblog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-50856585320497369972012-10-14T07:01:20.002+11:002012-10-14T07:01:20.002+11:00this is a really interesting alternative to time o...this is a really interesting alternative to time out. I like that it is about refocusing and not about punishment, you've explained it really well. I imagine there will be times when he chooses to go there himself without any need for prompt because you have put s much interesting stuff there too. Thanks for sharing this, I'm pinning to the Sunday Parenting Party Pinterest board and featuring on my SPP post this week. The Monkohttp://tamingthegoblin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963870700486099314.post-81160935744979301832012-10-10T22:33:25.804+11:002012-10-10T22:33:25.804+11:00This is really lovely how you have taken the time ...This is really lovely how you have taken the time to find so many possible alternatives and choosing to find peaceful ways to work through issues! Sharing it with the positive parenting connection page :) Ariadne (Positive Parenting Connection)http://positiveparentingconnection.netnoreply@blogger.com