Some parents use 'Time out' which means being apart from what has been happening in order to think about it. This can be in the same room or a separate place and can be for your child or for yourself.
The length of 'Time out', the age of your child and what is happening are all very important.
It is never helpful to use 'Time out' for children under the age of three years. For those older, allow one minute for every year of your child's age.
'Time out' can be used to give children time to think about their behaviour, what they have done wrong and what they can change.
Some children see this as punishment, and for some this can be a frightening time and not useful.
It is often more helpful to remove your child from a difficult situation and keep her with you for a while.
It is especially important for an adult to stay near if your child's feelings are very strong.
There are times, especially when children are very young, that stressed parents are unable to cope with children's behaviour without getting very angry and losing control. At times of great stress, a brief separation may be the best thing to do for your child's sake. Make sure you leave her in a safe situation.