1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting

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Table of contents

- Title Page (Page 2)
- Copyright (Page 4)
- Contents (Page 7)
- Preface (Page 9)
- Introduction: Parenting: Long Hours, No Pay, Excellent Benefits (Page 15)
- Part I: Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting (Page 19)
- Chapter 1: Orientation to the Parenting Profession (Page 20)
- Chapter 2: Your Job as a Parent (Page 26)
- Chapter 3: Challenging the Little Adult Assumption (Page 34)
- Chapter 4: Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes (Page 40)
- Part II: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Parenting Job 1 (Page 44)
- Chapter 5: Getting Results through Counting (Page 45)
- Chapter 6: Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge (Page 63)
- Chapter 7: Disciplining Your Child in Public (Page 89)
- Real-Life Story 1: The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist (Page 100)
- Chapter 8: How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting, and Lying (Page 124)
- Real-Life Story 2: The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers (Page 133)
- Chapter 9: Getting Started with Counting (Page 140)
- Part III: Managing Testing and Manipulation (Page 144)
- Chapter 10: Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation (Page 145)
- Chapter 11: Tales from the Trenches (Page 162)
- Part IV: Encouraging Good Behavior: Parenting Job 2 (Page 175)
- Chapter 12: Establishing Positive Routines (Page 176)
- Chapter 13: Getting Up and Out in the Morning (Page 202)
- Chapter 14: Cleaning Up and Chores (Page 210)
- Chapter 15: Surviving Suppertime (Page 219)
- Chapter 16: Tackling the Homework Problem (Page 227)
- Chapter 17: Going to Bed—and Staying There! (Page 235)
- Real-Life Story 3: The Case of Bedlam at Bedtime (Page 246)
- Chapter 18: Managing Your Expectations (Page 256)
- Part V: Strengthening Your Relationships with Your Children: Parenting Job 3 (Page 266)
- Chapter 19: Sympathetic Listening (Page 267)
- Real-Life Story 4: The Case of the Fickle Friends (Page 276)
- Chapter 20: The Dangers of Over-Parenting (Page 287)
- Chapter 21: Real Magic: One-on-One Fun (Page 291)
- Chapter 22: Solving Problems Together (Page 297)
- Part VI: Enjoying Your New Family Life (Page 303)
- Chapter 23: Staying Consistent (Page 304)
- Chapter 24: Your Happy, Healthy Family (Page 310)
- Appendix (Page 314)
- About the Author (Page 318)
- Back Cover (Page 322)