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1-2-3 Magic

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

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1-2-3 Magic

Written 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!

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"Phelan's 1-2-3 is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason." ( Library Journal)
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If you are a struggling parent this is the book for you. I have 5 children ranging from 8 down to 2 years old and they all were able to grasp the 1,2,3 strategy and it has changed our household for the better!

Helps so much!

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Will definitely buy the hard copy and will be visiting the website on a regular basis. I mean 3 boys will do that to you. I immediately started trying the counting and wow the surprise. I didn’t have to finish at all and things got done, my older son would then come to me and hug me and tell me he loves me even when he didn’t get his way. Amazing book.

Amazing listen.

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I found this book when I asked a family friend that has four amazing teenagers how they raised such great kids. They said they read this book when the first child was very young and continued its teachings with all the kids

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Unfortunately, this was the first parenting book I listened to at the recommendation of a friend. The entire premise of isolating a child as a punishment for being emotionally deregulated is a great way to traumatize and confuse kids. Especially mounting punishments for non-compliance. When kids are acting out they don't need to be put in a room alone, they need support and guidance from an emotionally stable adult. The fear of an isolation punishment may work occasionally, but it won't help you child trust you as a leader. Listen at your own risk.

Antiquated premise,

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