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10 results (expanded search) for "time-out"
Social
20-Minute Time-Out in a Fight
When pulse passes 100, call a 20-min time-out — physiology needs time.
Parenting
Parent Time-Out, Not Child's (Faber)
When you blow up, give yourself a time-out before giving one to your child. Benefits all.
Parenting
Time-In Instead of Time-Out
Instead of isolating a dysregulated child, draw closer — Daniel Siegel's principle.
Social
The Mid-Argument Repair Attempt
Keep 3 ready "repair" phrases to deploy mid-argument before it escalates into emotional flooding.
Parenting
The Calm Corner
A safe home spot your child retreats to when feelings overflow — not punishment, a sanctuary.
Psychological
Perfectionism Ruler
Define where your "good enough" is on a 0-100 ruler, to know when to stop.
Professional
Eisenhower Matrix
Sort tasks on urgent/important axes and treat each quadrant with its rule.
Social
Let Me Think and Get Back to You
Do not commit on the spot. Request 24 hours to think before any new obligation.
Administrative
"No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule
Decline any meeting without a written agenda — politely cancel and request one.
Parenting
Time-In
Sit with your child in his upset instead of isolating him — your presence regulates his nervous system.