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1-2-3 Magic

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

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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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Critic reviews

"Phelan's 1-2-3 is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason." ( Library Journal)
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The book is a must for any parent with a child that is out of control or wants to push the boundrys.. It worked within a matter of hours and continues to work. Nothing to loose, give it a try....

IT WORKS!

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The content is mostly great, sometimes a bit sales-pitchy but I think it needs to be rewritten for the 21st century. As the father I've been insulted as much as I've been educated by the authors outdated stereotypes of dads. "Also buy my three simple DVDs to help get buy-in from your reluctant and useless husbands" is detracting from the good messages within.

Useful but the author doesn't give fathers enough credit

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Very easy to understand, just wish it was structured better for audiobook. I think it's best in conjunction with the book as a companion

Helps a lot!

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Training children like animals might be effective initially but what are you really teaching them in the long run? Probably a useful book if things are totally out of control at home.

not going to end well

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