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A review by krista
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan
5.0
This book lines up well with my beliefs and style, at least in theory--my kid is just over a year old, so we're untested in this kind of discipline. It's clearly written and I think we will actually be able to follow it, which is key. I read this book from the library but am buying a copy to keep for reference.
I only have two small quibbles. Number one, there's not much for someone like me, who's reading ahead and wants to get off on the right foot. I know, I know, the title says "Children 2-12" so I'm not taking any stars off for that, but I was still hoping for instructions on how to ease into counting, etc., with a very young child, rather than jumping in to change a discipline strategy that's not working. My second (and only legitimate) quibble is that I think there are better approaches to picky eaters. That's a very small part of the book and it won't be difficult to omit it.
I only have two small quibbles. Number one, there's not much for someone like me, who's reading ahead and wants to get off on the right foot. I know, I know, the title says "Children 2-12" so I'm not taking any stars off for that, but I was still hoping for instructions on how to ease into counting, etc., with a very young child, rather than jumping in to change a discipline strategy that's not working. My second (and only legitimate) quibble is that I think there are better approaches to picky eaters. That's a very small part of the book and it won't be difficult to omit it.