For decades, millions of parents from all over the world have used the awardwinning 123 magic technique to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting. Positive parenting effective child discipline 123 magic. Oct 21, 2015 123 magic is a cornerstone book in the parenting category that combines timeless advice with a straightforward, relatable voice and uptodate content, and is a musthave book for any caregiver focused on raising happy, healthy, and responsible children. Then, when he misbehaves, you just say thats one and nothing else. Jan 28, 1995 not the case with this super quick read 123 magic. This is the best book ive found for effective parenting for those of us blessed with. Apr 18, 2017 read thoroughly the parenting book 123 magic. Cebc 1 2 3 magic effective discipline for children 2 12. My three yearold has become a different little girl, and she is so much happier now. Our mission is to help parents raise wellbehaved, happy, competent youngsters and put the fun back into parenting. This revised edition of the awardwinning 123 magic program addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight, and proven experience. For more than 25 years, internationally renowned clinical psychologist thomas w.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 123 magic parenting program and its effect on child. This awardwinning, bestselling program provides practical and easytolearn. I highly recommend buying the book and then reading these notes. Good luck xo to book a reading with amy amysangelguidance.
The problem with counting 123 positive parenting solutions. Sourcebooks acquires bestselling 123 magic parenting series. They have great power to make decisions and know that there are real consequences to each one. When they say something, dig deeper into their words with at least three follow up questions even just why. Thomas phelan, creator and author of 123 magic parenting program, explains the best way to handle whining. Silverthorn parent lending library book descriptions as of. This is just the beginning of what is already a significant, creative partnership between sourcebooks and phelan. This book offers a simple way of giving timeouts thats much more effective and keeps me from yelling. May 30, 2019 one of the potential drawbacks of 123 magic is that it gives kids three chances to comply. You likely wont be given repeated warnings or reminders to follow through. Book woman of troublesome creek a great fiction read the new york times and usa today bestseller.
Moni ravi for the university of toronto, faculty of medicine, hub psychiatry, 2014. The current study focuses on the two 123 magic programs for two reasons. Jan 31, 2018 one simple way to begin getting more curious as a parent is in daily conversations with your child. My threeyearold has become a different little girl, and she is so much happier now. Hang on to your positive automatic parenting habits e. An interactive supplement to the bestselling parenting book 123 magic now in its second edition. The technique offers a foolproof method of disciplining children ages two through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking. Phelan, phd, author of the 2 millioncopy bestseller 123 magic.
With its renowned threestep parenting philosophy, this book shows you how to effectively parent so the whole family is happier and more positive. Phelan and pastor chris webb teach christian parents to take. Thomas phelan is an internationally renowned expert in his field and has broken down the elements of effective parenting into an easytounderstand program that can work for. Great parenting book but i have to admit, i think i have now had my fill for a while on. The 123 magic principles are used for stop behaviors, something your child is doing that you want her to stop. The book focuses on how to discipline your kids, without spanking, yelling, or arguing. Using 123 magic gives me a recourse against my own frustrations at the gap between my expectations of my childrens behavior and what they actually understand. Our mission is to help parents raise wellbehaved, happy, competent. In the real world, your boss is likely to expect compliance the first time youre asked. Effective and easy to use 123 magic puts parents in charge, and helps build closer, and happier. The three year old generally listens before we get to the count of three.
The effectiveness of two versions of the programs 123 magic. The manager mom epidemic is a new, groundbreaking book from thomas w. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but every family faces challenges that can be frustrating and overwhelming. News of sourcebookss acquisition of the bestselling 123 magic parenting book series by thomas phelan was announced this week, with articles and news items running in publishers weekly, shelf awareness, publishers lunch, and the aap newsletter.
The gold standard of parenting books and a 2016 family choice award winner. I just finished this book and it has some great tips on parenting. Its also likely to help kids learn new skills and prevent many behavior problems before they start. I have gotten very positive comments in public when i simply hold up one or two fingers to direct my kids and by the second count my kids have corrected course to obey. We want to help parents raise wellbehaved, happy, competent kinds and put the fun back in parenting. There are two warnings given on the counts of one and two, and when three is reached, the child earns a timeout. I admit to being skeptical i have always mocked the parents who count, i have a lovehate relationship with parenting books. At 123 magic parenting, we want to help parents raise wellbehaved, happy, competent kids and put the fun back into parenting. Thomas phelan is an internationally renowned expert in his field and has broken down the elements of effective parenting into an easytounderstand program. Chris webb based on the bestselling parenting book, 123 magic, and adapted for a christian lifestyle. My wife and i have been using a system similar to this with our two children and the results have been mostly positive. 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. You may also wish to watch the dvds, which follow the book s main objectives 1. I get a few nice ideas i can use and they seem to work for a while.
His books include 123 magic for teachers, all about attention deficit disorder, and surviving your adolescents. One of the potential drawbacks of 123 magic is that it gives kids three chances to comply. Effective discipline for children 212 by thomas phelan book summary by lily talley hi parents. One simple way to begin getting more curious as a parent is in daily conversations with your child. Its 123 magic winner of the national parenting publications gold award and with over 875,000 copies sold, the 123 magic program is a step by step guide on effective discipline for kids aged 212. First, because the 123 magic program in both versions is the shortest identified group program. Effective and easy to use 123 magic puts parents in charge, and helps build closer, and happier families. Tracy m lee in the 123 magic workbook, the programs simple steps are explained in greater detail, and each workbook chapter contains a summary, questions about the content, case studies, troubleshooting.
Overall, 123 magic is likely to save parents a lot of time and energy that could be wasted on arguments. The freind who recommended 12 3 magic put it best in saying that it is important that parents have control of the home not toddlers. Parents all over rave about how 123 magics techniques changed their lives and made parenting fun again. Effective discipline for children 212 advice on parenting 4 by phelan, thomas isbn.
She thinks its more fun to yell two after we start with one. These classes take place in public settings, such as hospitals and schools. The book teaches an easytofollow technique for discipline that involves counting to three to either get a child to stop an unwanted behavior or start the desired behavior. We simply desire the survival of the mother at the end of this long journey. I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them. Effective discipline for children ages 2 to 12 by dr. The premise of 123 magic is based on fairly simple conceptsgive directions effectively and stop arguing, nagging and pleading to gain. Phelans strategies have seen a resurgence in the parenting world. Based on keeping things as simple as possible so that your child understands what you expect, it has been a favorite of parents for over 35 years. To ask other readers questions about 123 magic, please sign up. I read the original 123 magic edition of this book, but couldnt find it on goodreads so selected this christian parents edition, which i hope to read as well. Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups. The processes in our studios are designed to shine the light on this power and to provide tools to help make them make good decisions and to recover from poor choices.
Learn to manage the six kinds of testing and manipulation. Over the last several years, 123 magic has consistently been the number one. Each of these is a technique or behavior that children use to gain control in the parentchild relationship. Mothers and more does not endorse any single method of parenting, nor do the mothers of this chapter judge each other based on what techniques we are using. Positive parenting effective child discipline 123 magic parenting. Kids are likely to learn pretty quickly that when mom or dad starts counting, they mean business. The problem with counting 123 c ounting 123 to get kids to listen is a popular strategy especially among parents of young children.
All i have to say is that the ideas in this book really work. Managing difficult behavior and more 12 3 magic dvd. It is a quick read and, because they only focus on three things, its a quick implement. In the clip from the 123 magic parenting dvd, dr phelan explains what this best selling child discipline program is all about. This is a book for parents of children between approximately ages two and twelve. You may also wish to watch the dvds, which follow the books main objectives 1. If he continues misbehaving, you go on to thats two and, if necessary, thats three, take five. Encouraging good behavior, cover all the material in the 12 3 magic book and feature dr. First you explain the system to the kid so he knows what to expect.