Calming-down in a Sentence
  • Having a reasonable time slot gives the parents an excuse to sit down and have calming down time before their child's bedtime!
  • Calming-down activities, such as being read to by a parent, have been replaced with electronic stimulation resulting in less sleep time.
  • Establishing a regular bedtime schedule and routine, including a calming-down period prior to sleep, will help reduce the number of sleep disruptions.
  • The time out should serve to teach the child to manage strong feelings safely, and after he or she has done so, the child should be praised for calming down.