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1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Kids Understand the New Rules (1 2 3 Magic for Christian Parents) Paperback – April 1, 2008

by Thomas Phelan (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
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Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!

"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again."

"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."

"All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!"

"It's such a relief to not feel like I'm constantly yelling at someone! If you want to see a fast improvement in your child's behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."

The popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program has been adapted to be introduced from a child's point of view! This innovative guide explains the child discipline system―from counting and time-out methods to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play―with clear, easy-to-understand language and lots of illustrations.

1-2-3 Magic for Kids describes the basics of the 1-2-3 Magic program, including:

• Positive reinforcement
• Charting
• The docking system

A question-and-answer section outlines common family situations and questions from kids, including:

• What if I don't go to my room?
• Will I still be counted if I have a friend over?
• 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, and make 1-2-3 Magic for Kids a fun way to get kids on board with the new rules at home.

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Sourcebooks
  7. Publication date
    April 1, 2008
  8. ISBN-10
    1889140252
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1889140254
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Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; 1st edition (April 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1889140252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1889140254
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 7 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, "I Never Get Anything!", Self-Esteem Revolutions in Children, and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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M. Wulf
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy As 1 2 3
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2009
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When all else fails, this is the book and method to rely on. Very easy to learn and apply instantly for parents and kids. It is unique in that it is designed to be a child's book as well as a parent resource. I read together with my 3yr old and discussed the pics and text, he was interested in the dynamic between the 2 girls in the story and asked to read it for several nights. He was excited that he was a part of the solution and that he had a responsibility as did I as a parent. This book helps illustrate that responsibility and makes it come to life. It is not designed to rid your family of problems all together rather a calm way to handle problem situations as they arise and allow both kids and parents to exercise self control in the heat of the moment. Worthwhile in every aspect!! Try it and you will see a difference in yourself and your kids!!
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Dad in Charge
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2013
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My middle 6 year old says all I do is yell at him! After a summer of hearing this I yelled at him basically saying I don't always yell at him. Yep, that really happened! I'm not a liberal parent. I don't believe my children always know best. And, I honestly believe their job is to test our resolve. I have great boys age 8, 6 and 3 and this book is a great guide and has helped strengthen my relationship with my middle son and the other boys as well.

This book is read to our children to help them understand the new changes and new parenting style. If you and your children buy into this technique of parenting, you will find yourself having a lot less bad parenting moments. I haven't stopped yelling, but it happens a lot less often.
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C. Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars It's working!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2011
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My pediatrician recommended this book for my 7 year old with ADHD and my 11 year old daughter with ADHD. We've been using it on our 4 year old, also. It's so simple, and it works! Our home is much happier and more peaceful since we've been following this book. The 4 and 7 year old picked up on it quickly and we had no problems with them. My 11 year old is pretty stubborn and fought it for the first few days, but she recently told me she's glad we're all getting along better. She knows that if she doesn't want to be counted, she just needs to behave. SO GLAD I BOUGHT THIS!!!
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Carson's
5.0 out of 5 stars Our home is more peaceful since introducing 1-2-3 Magic in our home!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016
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I couldn't be happier with our results, after implementing 1-2-3 Magic into our home! Our five year old son went from a wild and rambunctious boy, to a well-mannered and hard working young boy (most of the time). He's proud of his hard work earning his stickers for allowance. He's proud of his improved behavior and feeling like a big boy.

I love how it's improved how my husband and I react to his behavior. When he needs reminding I say "I'm following my rules. I'm not yelling and I'm not spanking. I want you to follow your rules". Since introducing 1-2-3 magic I feel our home is more peaceful, and our son is in "trouble" much less!!
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Juleen
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice followup to the earlier 1
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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Helpful guidance in establishing rules and providing reinforcement. A nice followup to the earlier 1, 2, 3 method. Try it -- you just mind find that employing the language and the reinforcements does the trick. Even when I step away from "magic" I tend to go back and apply the rules again. Very helpful.
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GAShoeMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Our kids devoured this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016
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If you have children, you must have this book! It is so easy for kids to read and really makes an impression on how they can participate in a happy healthy home. It is critical that parents have the original book, 1-2-3 Magic and the workbook that goes with it as it gives tools that give life to the plan. We love it and after having the books for only a short time we are seeing amazing progress. Our kids, 9 & 10, devoured the book and have been willing to put it into practice. Get this and happy parenting!
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Angelia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for kids to understand what is going on!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2014
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This book is great for helping your child understand and see it from a childs point of view. Its presented like a fun story book. It just happens to be telling a very important story about the lesson of behaving in a positive manner. I have to admit that it also helped me to better understand how to apply the lessons in the adult version to my son and our issues. Now we are happier and read the book regularly at bedtime especially if we had a rough day.
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Molly G.
3.0 out of 5 stars We tried using this with our son before we found ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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We tried using this with our son before we found out there were other factors that played into his behavior. We still use some of the techniques though.
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Lingat
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Worth reading.
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bobbycow
5.0 out of 5 stars 123 for kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2011
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This goes well with the book for adults
This is a great success in the US though people may be a little ary of it here
However it seems to work very well and as long as parents stick to the rules and get others such as grand-parents etc involved it seems to work.

This book aims at getting the kids on board to, with explanations and things to do - and should be an nice adjunct to the adult book. I think though that it will take an adult to work through it with them.
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MSUNITEDNATIONS
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for your kids and the adult version for yourself
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2016
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Brilliant book! My 7 year old son loved reading his version while we read the adult version. More child discipline books should have a companion kids version. It saved me having to explain it to him as he read and understood the new rules straight away.
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Ruthie
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017
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Bought this for my 6 years old. She read it in 2 days and followed the rules. Amazing. It worked for us. I got the adult version for myself.
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LESLEY
4.0 out of 5 stars NEEDED THIS TO GO WITH THE PROGRAMME I ATTENDED. ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2017
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NEEDED THIS TO GO WITH THE PROGRAMME I ATTENDED. NOT SURE IT HELPED THOUGH AS WHEN WE READ IT TOGETHER HE WAS MORE DIFFICULT AS HE TOOK ON BOARD THE DEFIANCE OF THE CHILD IN THE STORY. WAS WORKING QUITE WELL UNTIL THEN.. MAY WORK FOR OTHERS THOUGH
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