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SUPER Willful 2 Year old--I NEED HELP!
A couple of resources that have helped me with my very willful, active child: One Two Three Magic, author Thomas Phelan - it's available in some libraries ...
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- Hi J., I have heard and seen amazing things from this course! you can call Dana and tell her M. sent you. Good Luck! IS YOUR CHILD OR TEEN CHALLENGING? Learn ...
- Wow how in the world did you know enough about my son to write that. You have perfectly described my son, Riley who turned 2 in April. (As I wrote that his sister scr...
- From the side categories "Family and Parenting" choose "Discipline and Behavior" to see lots of other posts and responses. I asked about discipline resources not too ...
Corporal Punishment
The book (or DVD) MAGIC 1,2,3 by Thomas Phelan is a book we have used as parents , and I know several teachers that have used the method in their classrooms ...
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- Hi K., Kim and Jen both give great advice....it sounds like there's something more going on than just a kid acting up that needs punishment. I would have him asses...
- I believe you need to enlist the aid of a family counselor or some kind of therapist/doctor to get at the root of your son's problem. Until you do that, I don't think...
- The book (or DVD) MAGIC 1,2,3 by Thomas Phelan is a book we have used as parents, and I know several teachers that have used the method in their classrooms for problem...
Any Good Toddler Discipline Books?
by Thomas W. Phelan (Author). It involves clear expectations and follow through. It stopped (mostly) the yelling in our house and this tactic still works ...
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- I read Magic 1-2-3 and I really like it, it has work wonders with my sutbborn - I know-it-all 3 year old princess. Good luck and just stick to a plan, be consistent!
- HI K., Yep, you're right in "the zone". I think you are right on track to find an approach that allows you to guide and help your child become an independent kid w...
- Katrina, Your description of your son is the definition of a toddler. He is normal and sounds like a perfect two year old. Being consistent and keeping him safe is t...
14 Month Old Tantrums
The gal introduced me to Dr. Thomas Phelan's method "123 Magic" and saved our lives. He has a website full of information to choose from. ...
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- i think you're doing fine! just stick it out, sister. this, too shall pas... quick story, my son was a bit older probably getting on 4 maybe even 5, he was throwing f...
- A., I totally agree with you on the positive discipline! That makes a HUGE difference with my son! (He's 2 1/2.) One other tactic that I used was, if he wanted to t...
- I can't speak with a lot of experience. My son only had one and my 3 girls never had a tantrum. But when my son had one, I ignored it. Ignored it as in... I told hi...
Need Help Controlling an OUT of Control 5 Year Old!!
M., my husband and I swear by "1-2-3 Magic" by Dr. Thomas Phelan. Our son was completely out of control when he was 3 and 4. His tantrums would last for ...
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- Watch Super Nanny. Get her book. Follow her directions. Look into "Catch a Falling Star" St Louis Mo. It is a great place to take children.
- I have a very "ACTIVE" 5 year old girl too, so I understand what you're going through. She's a very bright young girl, but her high level of energy gets her into trou...
- There is a great book by Dr. Kevin Leman called how to make your children mind without losing yours. My daughter use to do these fits and time out etc didn't work. H...
What to Do About a 4Yr Old Acting Out/ Throwing Fits/ Hitting/ Spitting?
... you are speaking about and the best advice that I can give you is read "123 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2-12" by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. ...
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- I have a 9 yr old that I would describe in much the same way-- and I think it may have started around 4 or so. I personally believe that my son has difficulty with im...
- You've got your work cut out for you, but motherhood is never easy. I'm sure there are a lot of women here that have gone through something similar and can offer good...
- You gotta find a punishment that will make him think about his actions and stop. For my daughter it was grounding her to her room and writing 'i will not....' on pap...
Behavior
"1-2-3 Magic" by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. I just found their website too: http:// www.parentmagic.com/. Basically, and to quote the back cover of the book: ...
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- I HIGHLY recommend the book "1-2-3 Magic" by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. I just found their website too: http://www.parentmagic.com/ Basically, and to quote the b...
- You could also look up classes from the Center for Non Violent Education and Parenting. I'm currently taking a parenting class from them and the violence they talk ab...
- the book "How to Talk So Kids will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk" and, "Your 5 Year old" are great books. you can get it both from www.amazon.com I reall...
Soon to Be 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep Thru the Night!!
A book you might want to look at is, "1-2-3 Magic" by Thomas Phelan. It deals with overall discipline and deals with a chapter on bedtime and night wakings. ...
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- Hi there! I know how tiredsome it can be not getting any sleep and working outside the home! My son is 5 and now sleeps well. A book you might want to look at is...
- Sounds like she is waking up because ur not there.... Try reading her story then saying goodnight and leaving BEFORE she falls asleep..Then she will get used to sleepi...
- It may sound backwards but try an earlier bed time. (7:30 bath and 8:00pm bedtime) I read something about a chemical released in the brain when you become overly tired...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Sep 22, 2009 ... I would like to also recommend the book "1-2-3 Magic" by Thomas Phelan. My son went through some similar issues when he was in preschool and ...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
Dealing with Back Talk
A great resource is the book, "1,2,3 Magic" by Thomas Phelan. There is also a version for adolescents. Have your husband read it, too. ...
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- I'm a single mother of 4. Ages 14, 10, 7, and 4. One of the most serious offenses in my household is disrespect. Talking back is absolutely not allowed. Not to the wom...
- He is obviously hearing the words he is saying from somewhere. If possible, eliminate the source of new information. If that's not possible, try to explain to him th...
- I completely understand. My four year old uses the same terminology. He takes it a little further though,he tells me and my husband to "shut-up." We've also given him ...
