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I know you didn't say whether time-out worked or not, in allowing her time to settle down and then return and act correctly, but in case it isn't working, have you tried time-IN yet?
If the child isn't able to make correct decisions, then some time staying immediately beside mom or dad and having mom or dad make all their decisions for a while - that often works. It's important that the time-in be relatively boring and practical and within arm's reach of the parent.
Like time-out, the object is to remove the child from the problem area or problem activity and give them time to settle down. It has the additional benefits of direct parental attention for a while, and having the child directly instructed in good decisions for a while.
A few minutes of that, followed by returning the child to the situation in which he needs to behave properly, often results in a calmer child and better decisions.
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