1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents Workbook: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12

by Thomas W. Phelan, Chris Webb

Overview

An interactive supplement to 1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents

"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."

1-2-3 Magic allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:

1. Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.)

2. Encouraging Good Behavior: Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you want them to do (picking up, eating, going to bed—and staying there!, chores, etc.)

3. Strengthening Your Relationships: Learn powerful techniques that reinforce the bond between you and your children.

In the 1-2-3 Magic Workbook for Christian Parents, the program's simple steps are explained in greater detail, and special exercises and Biblical references highlight the Christian point of view. Each workbook chapter contains a summary, questions about the content, case studies, troubleshooting exercises, and wrap-up bullets. In addition to providing material for parents, this guide includes curricula and activities for group leaders, teachers, and pastors, as well as tactics for addressing the challenges that commonly arise when trainers teach the method in group environments. Extensive reference and resources sections also suggest further research and follow-up study.

For years, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program to help them raise happier, healthier families and put the fun back into parenting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781889140452
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/01/2011
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,144,527
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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.

Chris Webb has served as a pastor, author and counselor for the last twenty-five years. He is now a counselor and family pastor at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS. He is also the director of the Family Coaching Clinic - leading seminars and developing discipleship and family ministry resources. Chris and his wife Jill have three children, Reagan, Kennedy and John Walker.

Table of Contents

Preface i

Introduction / Lisa's Story 1

Section I

Part I Thinking Straight

1 Following God's Example 13

2 Your Three Parenting Jobs 17

3 The Little Adult Assumption 21

4 The Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes 25

Part II Controlling Obnoxious Behavior (Job #1)

5 Counting: Simple But Not Easy! 29

6 Frequently Asked Questions 33

7 Out in Public 37

8 Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums and Pouting 41

9 Getting Started with Counting 45

Part III Managing Kids' Testing and Manipulation

10 The Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation 49

11 Counting in Action 53

12 More Serious Offenses in Tweens 57

Part IV Encouraging Good Behavior (Job #2)

13 Establishing Positive Routines 61

14 Up and Out in the Morning 65

15 Cleaning Up and Chores 69

16 Suppertime 73

17 Homework 77

18 Going to Bed-And Staying There! 81

Part V Strengthening Your Relationship With Your Children (Job #3)

19 Sympathetic Listening 85

20 Real Magic: One-On-One Fun 89

21 When Can You Talk? 93

22 Solving Problems Together 97

23 Kids, Tweens and Tech 101

Part VI Enjoying Your New Family Life

24 Staying on the Wagon 105

25 Your New Life 109

Section II

1-2-3 Magic in Action Illustrated Stories and Questions 113

Counting Obnoxious Behavior The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist 114

Sibling Rivalry The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers 138

Encouraging Positive Routines The Case of Bedlam at Bedtime 146

Sympathetic Listening The Case of the Fickle Friends 156

Appendix: Further Readings & Resources 165