Boys Town
Center for Behavioral Health

How to Make a Timeout Successful

Doctor speaking

Video Overview

Time‑outs can be an effective and respectful way to guide child behavior when used appropriately. In this video, Dr. Corey Lieneman from the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health explains how to use time‑out as part of a positive parenting approach that supports emotional regulation, strengthens caregiver‑child relationships, and promotes healthy behavior change.

Provider Video Insight

In this video, Dr. Corey Lieneman shares research‑based guidance on how to use time‑out in a structured, respectful way that supports positive child behavior, emotional regulation, and healthy parent‑child relationships.