Here’s what Mom Fuse “Mommy Reviewer” Dore, from Dore’s Diaries, had to say about 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan Ph.D…
1-2-3 Magic
Recently, I was given the opportunity to review 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for children 2-12. Dr. Thomas W. Phelan has come up with a super effective parenting strategy that works like magic!!
The book covers the counting method and also has 3 simple steps to get your children behaving the way you want.
Step 1: Control Obnoxious Behavior. Learn a simple technique to get your kids to STOP doing what you don‘t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
Step 2: Encourage Good Behavior. Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.).
Step 3: Strengthen Relationships. Learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children.
1-2-3 Magic has really helped me out with Brayden. He isn’t quite 2 yet, so I wasn’t sure how effective it would be. So far, it is working out great.
I’m kind of ashamed to admit it, but I’m not the best at disciplining Brayden. He listens to EVERYONE so much better than he does me. If I try to correct him, he looks at me and laughs. Although I hate that he doesn’t listen to me, I’m glad to know he isn’t afraid of me… I want him to know I love him and I will always be there for him, but I also want him to understand that I’m his mom and I’m the adult and he has to respect me.
1-2-3 Magic is the answer to my prayers. Brayden is slowly understanding that mommy means business! I can’t wait until he gets a little older and I am able to fully implement this simple program. I’ll have him in tip-top shape in no time!!
If you would like your own copy of 1-2-3 Magic, you can buy it here.
Dore @ Dore’s Diaries
Great Post You did a great job in putting this information together. I found it very informative and would love to read more about it thank you.
Hi,
I was reading your website and I thought you might be interested in some new ideas on working with challenging kids. I am a clinical child psychologist and I just released my first (and hopefully only) book that re-interprets basic behavioral research in such a way as to enhance the types of rewards and punishments most parents, teachers, and professionals use. It’s called Don’t Swear with Your Mouth Full! When conventional discipline fails unconventional children and it explains why the typical strategies used in most settings are technically flawed. I then spell out an easier method of discipline called “behavior-limited discipline” that has not been written about before and has been receiving great reviews so far. Endorsed by Thomas Phelan (1-2-3 Magic).
I am starting research on this new approach this fall and we are using this book as the treatment manual. Let me know if you you’re interested and I’ll send out a review copy tomorrow.
Thanks,
Cary
I love this book too. I especially love when he describes parents who resort to screaming, threats and ultimatums as having “parental temper tantrums” That helped me to keep myself in check more than once. Because it is simple it is easy to stick to and if you stick to it, it can be very effective. I’m glad you found it helpful too.