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 Thomas W. Phelan PhD, Tracy M. Lewis BA Parentmagic, Inc. From A Press Release Book Description Goodbye Tantrums?! Whining, arguing, threats, yelling, tantrums and pouting are all ploys children use from an early age to try and get their way. Parents, meanwhile, struggle to not give in to these maneuvers. This clash of wills often leads to long battles, screaming and spanking and unhappy homes. To try and gain control of their families, parents often turn to Dr. Thomas W. Phelan's tried and true approach to disciplining children - 1-2-3 Magic. The combination of word-of-mouth (which now includes almost daily mentions in parenting blogs and other sites on the Web) and tangible results is what has made Phelan's 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 the book and method that parents have turned to for more than 20 years. In fact, two-years ago, 1-2-3 Magic passed the one million copies sold milestone! But parents who are about to start using 1-2-3 Magic have struggled with how best to explain the new rules to their children. To help them make the transition smoother, Dr. Phelan, along with Tracy M. Lewis, B.A., now offer 1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules. Presented from the point of view of young children, this illustrated guide for families includes games, puzzles, questions for discussion and 4-color illustrations. 1-2-3 Magic for Kids will provide a valuable tool for parents in explaining to their children exactly what 1-2-3 Magic is and how it works. And for those who are already using 1-2-3 Magic with their children, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids will help reinforce and refresh what the kids already know about the program. Written for children ages 3-10, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids can be read to younger children by their parents. Dr. Phelan understands that in addition to being delightful, charming and affectionate, children can also present an ongoing challenge of difficult behavior. However, children as well as adults instinctively want a home where everyone is happy most of the time. Dr. Phelan hopes 1-2-3 Magic for Kids will help make that happen. As Ben, one of the book's characters, comments at the end of the book: "1-2-3 Magic will help you learn how to do the things that you need to do. It will also help your parents to stay calm when you do something wrong. Living in a house where there is yelling all the time is no fun. It's no fun for your parents and it's no fun for you! I know because I've been there! This program will help you get along much better with your parents and even your brothers and sisters. The best part is that you'll feel especially great about yourself!" About the Author: Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. is an internationally renowned expert on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. He appears frequently on radio and TV and is a much sought-after speaker for schools, churches and other groups. As a registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he has been engaged in practice since 1972. Dr. Phelan is the author of numerous books (most of which are also available as DVDs and audiobooks), including 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, Self-Esteem Revolutions in Children, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving Your Adolescents. Tracy Lewis received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Elon University. She has worked extensively with young children as both an elementary school teacher and preschool director. She is currently Family Resource Coordinator for a public school system, a Family Educator for Commonwealth Parenting in Richmond, VA, and the mother of two. Buy: 1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules Return to the Dr. Laura Reading Corner |
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