Dr. Thomas W. Phelan
What’s inside
1-2-3 Magic, by Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, presents a simple yet effective method of disciplining children aged 2-12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking. The book advocates for gentle, firm control to encourage good behavior and curb obnoxious behavior. It explains the fundamentals of parenting, the ‘counting’ discipline technique, and strategies to handle testing and manipulation.
You’ll Learn
- Develop effective parenting techniques
- Improve communication with children
- Manage children’s behavior without resorting to yelling or spanking
- Overcome common parenting challenges
Key Points
- Understanding the fundamentals of effective parenting
- Using the ‘Counting’ method to correct obnoxious behavior
- Encouraging good behavior and strengthening parent-child relationship
- Managing testing and manipulation by children
- Effective communication with children
- Handling children in public places
- Eliminating bedtime and mealtime hassles
Who’s it For
- Parents
- Guardians
- Educators
- Psychologists
- Child care professionals
About the author
Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is a registered clinical psychologist, internationally renowned expert on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder, and creator of the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program. He has worked with families for over 35 years.