Theres like so many topics on this. Anyway. I'll explain.
Say you're minding your on beeswax, and your Tama starts beeping.
You check her hunger and happniess bars, and oh look! They are full! Time to give your Tama a time-out. And if it's bars are low, but refuses to play, also give it a time out.
If your Tama is suddenly mad, or is crying, praise it. I don't think it raises points, but it makes her feel better.