Synopses & Reviews
This revised edition of the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight, and proven experience. The technique offers a foolproof method of disciplining children ages two through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking. By means of three easy-to-follow steps, parents learn to manage troublesome behavior, encourage good behavior, and strengthen the parent-child relationship—avoiding the "Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit" syndrome which frustrates so many parents. Ten strategies for building a childs self-esteem and the six types of testing and manipulation a parent can expect from the child are discussed, as well as tips on how to prevent homework arguments, make mealtimes more enjoyable, conduct effective family meetings, and encourage children to start doing their household chores. New advice about kids and technology and new illustrations bring this essential parenting companion completely up-to-date.
Review
"An excellent, workable, and supportive resource for parents and educators." —Booklist
Synopsis
Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic--now available on audio CD
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.
1-2-3 Magic allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:
- Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.)
- Encouraging Good Behavior: Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you want them to do (picking up, eating, going to bed--and staying there , chores, etc.)
- Strengthening Your Relationships: Learn powerful techniques that reinforce the bond between you and your children.
You'll find tools to use in virtually every situation, including advice for common problems such as:
- Whining
- Sibling rivalry
- Reluctance to do chores
- Refusing to go to bed or getting up in the middle of the night
- Talking back
- Stubbornness
For years, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program to help them raise happier, healthier families and put the fun back into parenting.
Synopsis
Addressing the task of disciplining children ages 2 through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking, this audio program offers easy-to-follow steps to immediately manage troublesome behavior with reason, patience, and compassion. Parents and teachers learn how to encourage and respect childrens growing independence with 10 strategies for building self-esteem. Also discussed are the three most important qualities for parents or teachers to exhibit in order to foster competence in kids. Tips are included on how to prevent homework arguments, make mealtimes more enjoyable, conduct effective family meetings, and encourage children to start doing their household chores. An award-winning program discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining a home or classroom with fair and consistent discipline, this revised edition includes suggestions on how to avoid over-parenting, build childrens social skills, and apply the program within mental health agencies and classrooms.
About the Author
Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. His books include
1-2-3 Magic for Teachers, All About Attention Deficit Disorder,
and
Surviving Your Adolescents. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.