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

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This revised edition of the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight, and proven experience. The technique offers a foolproof method of disciplining children ages two through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking. By means of three easy to follow steps, parents learn to manage troublesome behavior, encourage good behavior, and strengthen the parent-child relationship, avoiding the...

From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare, but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, Thomas W. Phelan explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child's behavior likely matches the definition of a normal adolescent. With helpful, straightforward advice backed up by research and parent-tested...

Noting that of all the behavioral problems parents face from their children, temper tantrums may be the most upsetting, this handbook arms confused and frustrated parents with simple, easy-to-follow directions on how to best manage the problem and guide kids appropriately. Readers will learn the three main causes of temper tantrums, the true power of the "10-Second Rule," the anatomy of a typical tantrum, and the chief problems with attempting to...

Shows teachers how to establish and maintain good management habits in their classrooms through an easy-to-understand program. Topics include : How to encourage courteous classroom behavior and constructive work habits ; How your personality affects your teaching style; How to effectively manage transition times with your class; Successful methods for handling assemblies, recess, lunchtime, and field trips; and, How to communicate productively with...

"No es fácil ser padre--y poder controlar la falta de respeto de sus hijos en una manera razonable y no demasiado emocional cuando ellos se comportan como "pequeños monstruos." Obviamente, los padres necesitan ayuda, pero no el tipo de ayuda que require que sean genios, santos, o psicoterapeutas profesionales."--Page [4] of cover. "It's not easy being a parent - and being able to control your children's disrespect in a reasonable and not over-emotional...

Dr. Phelan explains how to get your children to do the good things you want them to do, such as getting up and out in the morning, eating, going to bed and picking up after themselves. The tape teaches strategies for encouraging your children's independence and healthy self-esteem.