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1-2-3 Magic

Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (6th edition)

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1-2-3 Magic

By: Thomas W. Phelan PhD
Narrated by: Paul Costanzo
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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 25 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 situation, including advice for common problems such as:

  • Whining
  • Sibling rivalry
  • Reluctance to do chores or pick up
  • Refusing to go 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!

©2016 ParentMagic, Inc. (P)2016 Tantor Conflict Resolution Parenting & Families Relationships Inspiring Child Development Difficult Parents

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"Phelan's 1-2-3 is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason." ( Library Journal)
Effective Parenting Technique • Clear Practical Advice • Superb Reading • Simple Implementable System • Hilarious Delivery
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sensible approaches to dealing with difficult children and scenarios. looking forward to trying to use on our children

hopefully it works, definitely seems easy

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I’ve downloaded the top 10 parenting books and been listening through them trying to figure out what to do about my 4 year old. Some books seem way too permissive and tell the parent to get down low and submissive like you’re dealing with an aggressive dog. Other books say just don’t feed them when they don’t obey the first time you say something. This feels just right. A clear consistent way to set boundaries in a clear and consistent way. I’ve ordered the workbook and the kids book.

Not too soft not too hard: Just right

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Going to start using 123 Magic on my almost 7 year old. Loved learning this!!

Great book

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Authority against unwanted behavior like arguing over toys and bantering. Positive reinforcement for wanted behavior like cleaning their room and doing homework. Followed up with the importance of relation building and parents not unnecessary complaining or yelling I think this is a very well balanced book.

A good balance of love, care and authority.

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Concise and well structured guide how to improve your relationships with the kids and among parents!!! Should be provided to any parent to be.

Must read for parents

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This book was recommended by our pediatrician. It is a simple set of guidelines to help with discipline, and to help with encouraging specific behaviors.

Help for parents

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We foster a toddler and this book is a game changer. I had my doubts but that changed when I witnessed the magic. It’s easy but you must stay consist in order to see results!

This is awesome!

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Although there was a lot uf useful information that I could price together and use for my family, most of the scenarios were not relatable to my family's dynamics.

Could not fully relate

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this book and technique have transformed my relationship with my preschooler! a must read for any parent of young children

Great advice!

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Great techniques to help us have a happy family, described with humour and easy to use tools.

Excellent!

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