1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules [Paperback]

Thomas W. Phelan PhD (Author), Tracy M. Lewis BA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

By presenting the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program from a child’s point of view, this innovative guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system—from the counting and time-out methods parents will be using to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic—such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system—while a question-and-answer section outlines common situations, including What if I don’t go to my room? Will I still be counted if I have a friend over? and What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun? Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they’ve learned about the methods.

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About the Author

Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a nationally renowned expert on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. His other books include 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2–12, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving Your Adolescents. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Tracy M. Lewis, BA, is the family resource coordinator for a public school system and a family educator for the Commonwealth Parenting Center of Richmond, Virginia. She is also a former elementary school teacher and preschool director. She lives in Stony Creek, Virginia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Parentmagic, Inc.; 1 edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889140252
• ISBN-13: 978-1889140254
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Parenting > General
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Manners
  • #27 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Family Life > Parents

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1-2-3 Magic for Kids review, September 3, 2008

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Reading this book with our kids does a better job than us explaining the regular 1-2-3 Magic book. We purchased both and found the Kids book was easier and made it part of our books at bedtime that we read. One chapter per night was best for us.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great way for parents to reinforce 123 magic!, July 17, 2008

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This review is from: 1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules (Paperback)

As a mental health provider, I believe this can be a great way to train parents to really teach their children the 123 way. I love the section where it addresses how they might get around the system and cuts them off from the start.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where to set the rules, where to draw the line, these are questions any and all parent constantly ask themselves., September 3, 2008

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Where to set the rules, where to draw the line, these are questions any and all parent constantly ask themselves. "1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules" is a practical and 'user friendly' guide for parents and their children in setting up a discipline and incentive program that works for everyone around them. Aiming for a more harmonic atmosphere around the home, and increasing the love between children and their parents, "1-2-3 Magic for Kids" is highly recommended for all parents who are unsure of what to do or what to say when their children fail to listen.