Most Popular Books by THOMAS W. PHELAN

America''s #1 child discipline book for over 20 years 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world establish an effective, appropriate discipline system that helps children listen better and motivate themselves to behave well. Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert in his field and has broken down the elements of effective parenting into an easy-to-understand program that can work for any family or in a classroom or caregiving scenario. Recommended by parenting experts for over twenty years, 1-2-3 Magic is a cornerstone book in the parenting category that combines timeless advice with fresh, up-to-date anecdotes and content, and is a must-have book for any caregiver hoping to raise happy, healthy, responsible kids.

The workbook takes parents carefully through the program in a way that maximizes understanding, encourages constructive self-evaluation and provides for systematic planning of parenting strategies.

By presenting the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program from a child’s point of view, this innovative guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system—from the counting and time-out methods parents will be using to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic—such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system—while a question-and-answer section outlines common situations, including What if I don’t go to my room? Will I still be counted if I have a friend over? and What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun? Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they’ve learned about the methods.

In honest and straightforward language, this comprehensive guide describes how to recognize the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), how to best treat it, and how to handle its effects in everyday situations. Parents, teachers, physicians, and mental health professionals benefit from learning the latest on medication treatment for the disorder that affects approximately 20 million children and adults in the United States. This guide helps ADD individuals and their friends and families to understand ADD and to better serve the needs of ADD children and adults in school, workplace, and social situations.

"Originally published as Surviving your adolescents in 2012 by ParentMagic, Inc."--Title page verso.

"Everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, ''That''s one. That''s two. That''s three.'' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!" -- PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this parenting book can help you create a calm, happy home.

El método más simple, efectivo y amigable para educar hijos disciplinados y felices. Bestseller de The New York Times. Con más de 1,500,000 ejemplares vendidos. 1-2-3 por arte de magia te dice cómo recuperar el mando en tu casa y disfrutar de tus hijos. Thomas W. Phelan ofrece a los lectores herramientas para resolver casi cualquier situación sobre problemas de conducta, conflictos de interacción y chantajes infantiles a través de novedosos consejos y divertidas historias derivadas de la vida real. El objetivo es educar niños competentes, emocionalmente inteligentes y que piensen de forma asertiva. Este libro práctico y útil te ayudará a disciplinar efectivamente a tus hijos desde el día uno, aprenderás cómo tu silencio dice más que tus palabras y cómo al establecer límites mejorarás la dinámica familiar. Descubre cómo establecer límites sintetizando la compleja tarea de ser padres con tres sencillos trabajos: 1. Controlar el comportamiento desagradable: aprende una técnica sorprendentemente sencilla para que tus hijos dejen los comportamientos inadecuados (quejas, discusiones, berrinches, rivalidad entre hermanos y más). 2. Fomentar el buen comportamiento: aprende métodos efectivos para que tus hijos inicien los comportamientos que deseas (limpiar su cuarto, hacer la tarea, terminar su comida, irse a dormir, ayudar en los quehaceres del hogar). 3. Fortalecer el vínculo con tus hijos: aprende técnicas poderosas que refuercen el lazo entre padre e hijo.