1-2-3 Parenting with Heart: Three-Step Discipline for a Calm and Godly Household

by Thomas Phelan, Chris Webb

Overview

Based on the bestselling parenting book, 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted for a Christian lifestyle

In 1-2-3 Parenting with Heart, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan and pastor Chris Webb teach Christian parents to take charge while refraining from yelling, leading to better behaved children, happier parents, and a more peaceful home environment. Complete with relevant Bible verses, explanations, and exercises, this guide 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:

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

You'll find tools to use in virtually every situation, including advice for common problems such as:

• Whining
• Sibling rivalry
• Reluctance to do chores
• Talking back
• Refusing to go to bed or getting up in the middle of the night
• Stubbornness

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:	9781492653028
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	01/02/2018
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(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 ix

Introduction xv

Part I Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting 1

Chapter 1 Following God's Example 3

Chapter 2 Your Job as a Parent 8

Chapter 3 Challenging the Little Adult Assumption 15

Chapter 4 Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes 20

Part II Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Parenting Job 1 25

Chapter 5 Getting Results through Counting 27

Chapter 6 Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge 42

Chapter 7 Disciplining Your Child in Public 64

Real-Life Story 1 The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist 74

Chapter 8 How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting, and Lying 90

Real-Life Story 2 The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers 98

Chapter 9 Getting Started with Counting 104

Part III Managing Testing and Manipulation 109

Chapter 10 Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation 111

Chapter 11 Tales from the Trenches 126

Part IV Encouraging Good Behavior: Parenting Job 2 139

Chapter 12 Establishing Positive Routines 141

Chapter 13 Getting Up and Out in the Morning 163

Chapter 14 Cleaning Up and Chores 170

Chapter 15 Surviving Suppertime 178

Chapter 16 Tackling the Homework Problem 185

Chapter 17 Going to Bed-And Staying There! 192

Real-Life Story 3 The Case of Bedlam at Bedtime 201

Chapter 18 Managing Your Expectations 209

Part V Strengthening Your Relationships with Your Children: Parenting Job 3 219

Chapter 19 Sympathetic Listening 221

Real-Life Story 4 The Case of the Fickle Friends 228

Chapter 20 The Dangers of Over-Parenting 234

Chapter 21 Real Magic: One-on-One Fun 238

Chapter 22 Solving Problems Together 243

Part VI Enjoying Your New Family Life 249

Chapter 23 Staying Consistent 251

Chapter 24 Your Happy, Healthy Family 256

Appendix 261

Index 265

About the Authors 285