How to Use a Calm-Down Corner Think about the things you do as an adult when you feel stressed out and need a break. You may go for a walk, practice yoga or meditation, or listen to music. Kids ...

A calming corner or calm-down zone isn’t a place of punishment like a time-out. It is a safe place for your toddlers to go to when they choose or need to have some quiet time to regulate.

Instead of timeouts, my family uses a calm-down corner to give my son space to manage his emotions and learn to self-regulate. Here's how we do it.