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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
123 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 212
Author: Thomas W. Phelan
Addressing the task of child discipline with humor and practicality, this time-tested program provides easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children ages two through 12 without yelling, arguing, or spanking. Parents learn to deal with the six kinds of testing and manipulation, and they discover the 10 steps for building self-esteem in children....  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780963386199
ISBN-10: 0963386190
Publication Date: 3/1996
Pages: 175
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 75 ratings
Publisher: Child Management
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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reviewed 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Dr. Phelan offers no-nonsense advice for those of us struggling to find ways to discipline our children that don't involve spanking.

Step 1: 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.)

Step 2: Encouraging Good Behavior: Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you want them to do (cleaning rooms, picking up, going to bed, homework, etc.).

Step 3: Strengthening Your Relationship: Learn four powerful techniques that reinforce the bond between you and your children.

This is no (as my dad would say) "mamby-pamby" book filled with cliches and sentimentalities. This is good, solid advice that actually WORKS! Within 24 hours, my home was already more peaceful. 6 months later, my three children still aren't little angels, but they are much better behaved and our home is SO much more peaceful without the cycle of Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome (as Dr. Phelan calls it).

If you think you've tried everything, and your kids still aren't behaving the way you'd like, I HIGHLY recommend 1-2-3 Magic! What have you got to lose but the time spent reading?
reviewed 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I highly recommend this book for parents. It is simply the very best I have read. The discipline method introduced is very effective and sound. Stop reading parenting articles in magazines, and get this book.
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Helpful Score: 3
I think this book is great! We've started using the techniques with our 2 year old and we've already seen a big improvement in his behavior.
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Helpful Score: 2
was a very helpful book
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Helpful Score: 2
Honestly, this book was a godsend...It brought joy back into parenting...and ended the arguing. I highly recommend it for parents of chldren aged 2-5. It truly works!
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reviewed 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 on + 11 more book reviews
I tried many parenting books while my son was young and this one was by far one of the very best. Very simple but you have to be very consistent with it and both the mother and father need to use it exactly the same way. very effective for us.
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great book, I usually get bored with this kind of book, but very straight forward and effective.
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It is an ok book but I thought alot of it was common sense.
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I've read a lot of parenting books (I have 6 kids!) and this one was one of my favorites. The method is quick, easy and actually works, and it works for many different personalities. From the hyper-defiant to the arguing-whiner, it's a winner.
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Actually, the "book" I have is a video cassette.
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We have been reading parenting books for QUITE some time, never have a read such a simple, yet effective technique! It really does work if you follow the steps and it is NOT hard to do!
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Great book! I started implementing 1-2-3 today and it is challenging but I am feeling my anger start to lessen.


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