1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12

by Thomas W. Phelan

Paperback, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

649.64

Collection

Publication

Child Management Inc (1995), Edition: 2nd Revised edition, 175 pages

Description

The #1 child discipline book. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but every family faces challenges that can be frustrating and overwhelming. For more than twenty-five years, internationally renowned clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan's 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and caregivers raise independent, emotionally intelligent children and build happier, healthier families-all through an easy-to-understand program that you'll swear "works like magic." 1-2-3 Magic helps you discipline and set limits for your children by breaking down the complex task of parenting into straightforward steps. You'll find tools to use in virtually every situations, including advice for common problems such as: Whining, Sibling rivalry, Reluctance to do chores or pick up, Refusing to bed or getting up in the middle of the night. Parents all over the world have rebooted their families and their lives with 1-2-3 Magic. Learn the effective way to be a better, more loving, and more consistent parent, and start enjoying your child again-today!.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member musicalmary
If you stick with this system, it can be very effective for some children. It's definitely worth your time to read and try!
LibraryThing member herebedragons
This is a great technique for disciplining children. I began using it when my son was about three, and it still works (although I don't have to use it very often now at all).
LibraryThing member MsKelly65
Excellent resource for parents of younger children, effective for most children when applied as outlined in the book, easy to understand, clear directions
LibraryThing member Stacey42
Very easy to read & implement. We have been using this technique for 2 years with our sons and have had very good results.
LibraryThing member etjada
This system is very doable and works. It helped staff and kids a lot at the residential school where I interned.
LibraryThing member steadfastreader
I liked this book. It's practical and achievable advice on disciplining kids (and growing relationships with your kids)

Great potential as a manual to take charge of a hectic household with the end goal to make life happier, more harmonious, and to be able to actually enjoy your kids more.

Other
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reviews took issue with the tone of the book. I can see how some parents who are in awe and worship of their little darlings might find the tone off-putting (I don't mean that as sarcastically as it sounds) it was just right for me, as I'm a little irreverent about everything (not just parenting) myself.

Check it out.
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LibraryThing member AmphipodGirl
Fantastic! The routines he suggests for bedtime etc. aren't quite right for us, but the efficient, effective approach to discipline has made things go much more smoothly for me with my kids, and the reminder to enjoy them has been great too. Life is better now that I've read this and am using it,
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so it's five stars.
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LibraryThing member amme_mr
I have known about this method of discipline for several years, but have only just gotten around to reading the book in regards to implementing the entire strategy. This strategy works wonders with my children. The only thing that I question about this book is that the cover implies that this can
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be used for children over 2. Since I currently have a 2 year old, I tend to disagree that this strategy works with a child so young. I would feel confident that it would start to work with a 3 year old, but 2 is just too young. Otherwise, if you are at your wits end over how to discipline your children effectively, then this is the book you need.
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LibraryThing member FunkyDung
I'd give the techniques at least 4/5 stars, but the presentation leaves much to be desired. Put succinctly, this book's origin as a pamphlet is obvious. It should be rewritten from scratch or at least heavily edited. I would have organized the material much differently, possibly arranging
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techniques, advice, and tips according to age groups. Even so, the content is quite good.
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ISBN

0963386190 / 9780963386199
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