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Title: 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan Ph.D. ISBN: 0-9633861-9-0 Publisher: Child Management Pub. Date: March, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.21 (102 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: It works for my "difficult" child!
Comment: My five-year-old son has always been a handful. His two-year-old sister is an "easy child" but is just now old enough that we need to start disciplining her. I bought this book a few days ago and began using the strategies outlined immediately. It has worked great!
The counting is simple enough for my son to understand. He is speech delayed but he understands this program perfectly. To my complete shock I have only had to say "that's three" a few times now. My daughter has gone to time-out more but I can see that she's beginning to make the connection.
I think this book is successful because it stresses that you must be consistent with your discipline and follow through every time. Your children will never wonder if you are serious or what will happen if they don't obey.
I don't think I am giving my children three chances to misbehave. "That's one" tells them to stop what they are doing. Sometimes I will add a simple explanation if they're not sure what they're supposed to stop. "That's two" may come only a few seconds later and gives them a chance to decide to behave. Then I say "That's three - go to timeout". So really it's instruction-warning-punishment, not instruction-warning-warning-warning-punishment.
Obviously there are more serious issues that you don't want to give any chances for, like hitting a sibling. The book suggests you jump straight to time-out at that point. There are also suggestions for punishments other than time-out for older children.
Positive parenting fans will recognize a lot of familiar concepts like reflective listening, natural consequences, and family meetings.
This book is a very quick read and even those who normally hate reading will be able to get through it easily.
Rating: 5
Summary: If you want well-behaved kids, READ THIS BOOK!
Comment: I can recommend this book without reservations. Phelan shows you how to take the (negative) emotion out of raising well-behaved, disciplined children.
After reading this book, my wife and I started using the techniques in the book. It made an immediate, positive impact on our child.
If you're tired of having your children misbehave, and having daily "time-outs", then read this book. Within weeks, you will see a remarkable difference. We started using this book when our son was 2. Now 7, he has had 1 time-out in the last 2 years.
This should be mandatory reading for all parents.
Rating: 5
Summary: So Helpful!
Comment: After recently deciding to leave my job and stay home with my 3 year old, this book has helped me keep my sanity! The freind who recommended 1-2-3 Magic put it best in saying that it is important that parents have control of the home - not toddlers! This book is really helping me take back that control of my home and has greatly improved my relationship with my toddler as a result. The author does a great job of providing specific age appropriate examples of how to implement his suggestions and I love the guidance on how to take emotion out of the disciplinary process. Phelan's methods have helped me resolve issues with my son consistantly rather than having to go through a mental list of all the different methods of discipline I used before - many of which were just as unpleasant for me as they were for my child. As a result, I often don't have to get to the step of taking action because poor behavior stops on the count of 1 or 2. The other thing I love about this book is that most of the teachers at my son's pre school have read it and can help reinforce the principals while he is there. It has been helpful to have my mother and husband read the book as well so that we are all consistent.
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Title: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk : 20th Anniversary Edition by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish ISBN: 0380811960 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 05 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Pocket Parent by Gail Reichlin, Caroline Winkler, Burton L. White ISBN: 076112182X Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title:1-2-3 Magic - Managing difficult Behavior in Children 2-12 ASIN: 6301924967 Publisher: Child Management Inc Pub. Date: 12 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $39.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $35.99 |
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Title: Parenting the Strong-Willed Child, Revised and Updated Edition: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds by Rex L. Forehand, Nicholas Long ISBN: 0071383018 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 21 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child : Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries by Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D., Robert J. MacKenzie ISBN: 0761521364 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 25 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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