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Today I was re-purposing our daughter's Time Out corner

It's a little alcove in the hallway where a fireplace once stood. We put a beanbag and some blankets there for when she needs to calm down, think things through, or "practise being quiet". I thought as she will turn 15 this month she may have outgrown it. Daughter was not happy and asked me what she is supposed to do when she is in a bad mood and nothing is going right? Idk, lurk moodily at the bottom of the garden like other teenagers 🤷‍♀

Anyhow, the beanbag has now been reinstated. And daughter now has a peace lily and a Swiss cheese plant to keep her company next time she pays a visit 😌
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Fallflower · 46-50, F
I love that she wanted to keep the time out corner!!! What a testament to making that concept work in a healthy way.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@Fallflower Yes, it's a bit of a balancing act. We don't want to punish her for the occasional emotional outburst, just help her to find a coping mechanism.
Fallflower · 46-50, F
@SunshineGirl I couldn’t love that more.