Synopses & Reviews
By presenting the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program from a childs point of view, this innovative guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system—from the counting and time-out methods parents will be using to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic—such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system—while a question-and-answer section outlines common situations, including What if I dont go to my room? Will I still be counted if I have a friend over? and What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun? Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what theyve learned about the methods.
Synopsis
Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids
"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again."
"I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them."
"All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK It really is like magic "
"It's such a relief to not feel like I'm constantly yelling at someone If you want to see a fast improvement in your child's behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."
The popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program has been adapted to be introduced from a child's point of view This innovative guide explains the child discipline system--from counting and time-out methods to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play--with clear, easy-to-understand language and lots of illustrations.
1-2-3 Magic for Kids describes the basics of the 1-2-3 Magic program, including:
- Positive reinforcement
- Charting
- The docking system
A question-and-answer section outlines common family situations and questions from kids, including:
- What if I don't go to my room?
- Will I still be counted if I have a friend over?
- What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun?
Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they've learned about the methods, and make 1-2-3 Magic for Kids a fun way to get kids on board with the new rules at home.
About the Author
Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. His other books include 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 212, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving Your Adolescents. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Tracy M. Lewis, BA, is the family resource coordinator for a public school system and a family educator for the Commonwealth Parenting Center of Richmond, Virginia. She is also a former elementary school teacher and preschool director. She lives in Stony Creek, Virginia.