1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children

 

1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting

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     CONTENTS  

Preface 

Introduction: Parenting: Long Hours, No Pay, Excellent Benefits

Part I: Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting Chapter 1: Orientation to the Parenting Profession Chapter 2: Your Job as a Parent Chapter 3: Challenging the Little Adult Assumption Chapter 4: Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes

Part II: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Parenting Job 1 Chapter 5: Getting Results through Counting Chapter 6: Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge Chapter 7: Disciplining Your Child in Public Real-Life Story 1: The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist Chapter 8: How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting, and Lying Real-Life Story 2: The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers Chapter 9: Getting Started with Counting

Part III: Managing Testing and Manipulation Chapter 10: Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation Chapter 11: Tales from the Trenches

Part IV: Encouraging Good Behavior: Parenting Job 2 Chapter 12: Establishing Positive Routines Chapter 13: Getting Up and Out in the Morning 

Chapter 14: Cleaning Up and Chores 

Chapter 15: Surviving Suppertime 

Chapter 16: Tackling the Homework Problem

Chapter 17: Going to Bed—and Staying There! Real-Life Story 3: The Case of Bedlam at Bedtime Chapter 18: Managing Your Expectations

Part V: Strengthening Your Relationships with Your Children: Parenting Job 3 Chapter 19: Sympathetic Listening Real-Life Story 4: The Case of the Fickle Friends Chapter 20: The Dangers of Over-Parenting 

Chapter 21: Real Magic: One-on-One Fun 

Chapter 22: Solving Problems Together

Part VI: Enjoying Your New Family Life Chapter 23: Staying Consistent Chapter 24: Your Happy, Healthy Family

Appendix 

About the Author

PREFACE 

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